- JOB
- Belgium
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » BiologyMedical sciences » Cancer research
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- Belgium
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 38
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The Metabolism and Nutrition Research Group, LDRI, Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Belgium, is looking for a Postdoctoral fellow to join the team of Prof Laure Bindels. The research of Prof Bindels’ team is dedicated to the exploration of the contribution of the gut microbiota to cachexia and metabolic alterations associated to chronic diseases.The candidate will be joining an ongoing project in the context of a WELBIO program ((Walloon Excellence in Life Sciences and BIOtechnology). The candidate will investigate the molecular mechanisms by which the gut microbiota can communicate with the muscle, modulating muscle atrophy in the context of cancer. His/her contribution will involve in vitro and in vivo experiments, with investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying the impact of specific microbial products as well as metabolomics and/or transcriptomics data interpretation.
Where to apply
- laure.bindels@uclouvain.be
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The candidate holds a PhD in Biological/Medical Sciences, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry or equivalent for less than 3 years, with a trackable experience in mouse experimentation andstrong knowledge in muscle metabolism and biology. Experience with primary muscle cell culture, functional bioassays and in vitro gene edition will be considered as a plus.
The candidate is creative, rigorous, quality-oriented, and autonomous. A good command of English (spoken and written), excellent communication skills, and ability to perform and analyze experiments independently as well as in a team, are necessary.
Specific Requirements
The candidate is considered in international mobility, i.e. she/he has not resided, studied or worked in Belgium for more than 12 months over the past 3 years before the start of the position.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Université catholique de Louvain
- Country
- Belgium
- City
- Brussels
- Postal Code
- 1200
- Street
- Av Mounier 73
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Louvain-la-Neuve
- Website
- Street
- Place de l'Université, 1
- laure.bindels@uclouvain.be