Researcher - Biomedische Moleculaire Biologie (30058)

→  Apply before 29/06/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Sciences
→  Department: WE14 - Biomedische Moleculaire Biologie
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 2 years
→  Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→  Required diploma:Master
 

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

• At least 80% of your assignment will be spent on academic research

• The “Lab of Myeloid Cell Biology in Tissue Damage and Inflammation” (Prof. Scott laboratory) is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and committed pre/postdoctoral researcher.

• The selected candidate will be a full-time researcher in the Inflammation Research Center (IRC) of the University of Ghent (UGent) in charge of investigating how Kupffer cell (KC) activation and cell death contributes to the development of MASLD and fibrosis.

• The selected candidate will use a combination of in vivo murine models, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, histology and (spatial) transcriptomics to investigate the role of KCs in modulating MASLD progression.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You must hold a Master’s degree in the field of biology or biomedical sciences.

• You must have a certificate attesting professional competence in working with laboratory animals (FELASA certificate or EU equivalent).

• Proficiency in basic molecular and cellular biology techniques.

• Expertise in high complexity multiparametric flow cytometry and cell-sorting (> 20-plex panels) using spectral flow cytometry instruments.

• Expertise in immunofluorescence and spectral confocal microscopy (> 5-plex panels)

• Experience in commonly used histological techniques and stains.

• Experience of working on the liver, including liver perfusion to isolate cells of interest

• Experience in the bioinformatical analysis of transcriptome data

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

• Positive attitude, solution-oriented, team player, eager to learn and flexible.

• Strong interest in fundamental research and myeloid cell biology.

• A proven track record of obtaining research funding

• Experience with working with highly autofluorescent tissues, such as the fatty liver

• Experience with working with human and mouse liver samples

• Experience with working with macrophages

• Experience with cell death pathways

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for 2 years.
• Your contract will start on 1/01/2027 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4.  Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Charlotte Scott ([email protected], +32(0)9/3313630). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected].