PhD Student Position Fluorescent Biosensors in Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Job Description
About the Lab
A PhD student position on the design and application of fluorescent proteinbased biosensors in neurodegenerative disease is immediately available at the Messens Lab. Successful candidates will join the exciting research environment of the Messens VIB lab at the Center for Structural Biology Brussels Belgium ().
The Messens lab is recognized as a world leader in the redox field and the lab provides an outstanding position in protein biochemistry in a highly dynamic and teamoriented research group. In this stateoftheart research setting you address crucial fundamental questions concerning subcellular dynamics and metabolite communication in neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS. This exciting opportunity involves research at the intersection of protein biochemistry cell biology microfluidics and optics as part of a consortium formed between the Messens lab and specialized labs at the VUB focusing on the design of microfluidic devices with advanced laser optics.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize fluorescent proteinbased biosensors for the detection of metabolites such as hydrogen peroxide and employ them in human cells using confocal microscopy
- Design and optimize fluorescencebased protein aggregation techniques
- Closely collaborate with other teams in the consortium to advance research objectives and contributions to scientific publications
- Present research findings at conferences and seminars
Qualifications
- Masters or Bioengineering degree (or equivalent) in Bioengineering Biotechnology Biochemistry Molecular Biology
- Strong background in protein biochemistry
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters thesis in protein biochemistry and/or cellular fluorescence detection techniques
- Excellent communication in English and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
We offer
- Competitive stipend and benefits package
- Access to cuttingedge research facilities and resources
- Opportunities for professional development and networking
- Initial oneonone supervision by a more senior scientist
- Attendance of national and international conferences
- Collaborative and supportive research environment
- Guidance in fellowship applications
Application Deadline: 1 May 2024
Starting date: Flexible preferably immediate
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV a cover letter outlining their research interests and relevant experience academic transcripts and contact information for at least one reference.
Please submit your application via the VIB application tool.
For more information or inquiries about the position mail to
Join us in making groundbreaking discoveries and shaping the future of scientific research! We look forward to welcoming you to our team at the VIBVUB Center for Structural Biology.
Employment Type
Full Time
