Last application date Jun 30, 2024 00:00
Department GE35 - Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Contract Limited duration
Degree Master’s degree (or graduation in 2024) in medical sciences, biotechnology, bioengineering, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or veterinary sciences
Occupancy rate 100%
Vacancy type Research staff
The Lung Research Lab within the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Ghent University Hospital is looking for a driven and passionate researcher to join the team. We are specifically seeking a dedicated PhD student who will be involved in translational research focused on unraveling the pathogenesis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD affects over 300 million individuals worldwide and claims the lives of more than 3 million people annually, ranking as the third leading cause of death globally. Despite its staggering impact, therapeutic options that effectively slow down disease progression remain elusive, largely due to gaps in our understanding of its underlying mechanisms.
Through compelling preliminary studies, our team has pinpointed Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) as a pivotal player in COPD pathogenesis. In this FWO funded research project, we will use a powerful combination of in vivo experimental COPD models and ex vivo analysis of primary human tissues and cells to comprehensively delineate the roles of TLR7 and elucidate the mechanisms driving COPD progression.
This position offers the chance to immerse yourself in a dynamic and multidisciplinary academic research environment. Moreover, as this project is a collaboration with the University of Technology in Sydney, the possibility of a research stay in Australia is feasible and encouraged.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
For further information or to apply (include motivation letter, curriculum vitae with study results and contact information of two potential referees), please contact: Prof. Dr. Ken Bracke (Email: ken.bracke@UGent.be)
Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.
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