Doctoral scholarship holder reproductive toxicology

Organisation/Company University of Antwerp Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Other Chemistry » Biochemistry Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Medical sciences » Other Pharmacological sciences » Other Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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

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The Department of Veterinary Sciences in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%)

doctoral scholarship holder in the field of reproductive toxicology

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis of reproductive toxicology investigating the impact of pharmacotherapy during pregnancy on offspring’s fertility.
  • You will draw up a research plan and corresponding research methods in consultation with your supervisor(s) and undertake the necessary administration for a smooth PhD process.
  • You will conduct the research efficiently and to an appropriate standard, possibly abroad, and compete for funding for general or specific costs.
  • You will report progress to your supervisor(s) and committees, and present your research at scientific conferences.
  • You will defend your thesis publicly and publish in the scientific press.
• You will make a supporting, scientific contribution to existing research projects or lines of research within beyond your own doctoral research.
• You will compete for internal or external predoctoral funding.
• In addition to project-based research, you will also be responsible for a limited range of support tasks related to teaching and/or research management within the Comparative Perinatal Development and/or Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry group(s).

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in life sciences (Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology,…) or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You have a good knowledge of English, both oral and written.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You stand for open and honest communication.
• You will compete for internally and externally financed personal research grants (e.g. FWO).
• Foreign applicants from outside of the European Union are asked to inform themselves about visa regulations.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed once for another period of 1 year, up until a maximum of 4 years in total.
• We offer the opportunity to take part in academic activities within the scope of your work, as well as the opportunity to further develop yourself through training and education.
• The planned start date is 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
• You will receive ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School .
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

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