1 PhD position in the MSCA Doctoral Network “BREAKthrough”

Candidate profile : Master’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline

The successful candidate will work in a vibrant, international environment with state-of-the-art equipment and a highly supportive community. The lab, an independent group of about 15 people, is an internationally recognized team in the field of the bacterial envelope biogenesis. The lab is part of the de Duve Institute, founded by the Nobel Prize winner Christian de Duve (http://www.deduveinstitute.be/bacteria). The de Duve Institute is a multidisciplinary biomedical research institute with more than 250 scientists from all over the world.

The fellow will benefit from the ITN consortium’s activities (networking, soft skills trainings). He/She will also have the opportunity to participate to international meetings.

The successful candidate will benefit from free public transportation in Brussels and from the Belgian Social Security.

To be eligible for any doctoral candidate position in the BREAKthrough project, applicants must fulfil the following criteria.

• You have not already completed (or successfully defended) a PhD degree.
• You have not resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting institution for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before your starting date. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status are not taken into account.
• You are proficient in English (specific requirements may apply depending on the position).

Selection of few candidates will be made on the basis of a complete application (CV + letter of motivation).

Selected candidates will have at least one online interview.