Phd in The Field of Rare Amyloidosis Diseases

il y a 3 semaines


Leuven, Belgique VIB Temps plein

Posted Date
- 25 Aug 2023
- Locations
- Leuven
- Center
- VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research
- Lab
- SWITCH lab
- Type
- PhD
- Positions
- 1

**Topic**:
We’re putting together a research team for an exciting new project Funded by a VIB Grand Challenges grant and in collaboration with UGent, and clinicians at UZ Leuven and UZ Gent we will establish Belgium’s first amyloidosis center to aim to improve diagnostics, patient care, and disease treatment.

Guarding structural integrity is crucial for optimal protein function and thus life as whole. It is therefore not surprising that several types of human diseases are associated with defects in obtaining or maintaining the structure of a single or a group of proteins. One such group of diseases is called amyloidosis diseases. Amyloidosis groups several rare, serious conditions caused by a build-up of abnormally structured protein, collectively referred to as amyloid, in organs and tissues throughout the body, therefore making it difficult for the organs and tissues to work properly. As is often the case for rare diseases, research into disease mechanisms and treatment has been sparse resulting in suboptimal diagnostic and patient care capabilities in hospitals. We are going to change this, and you can be a part of it

**About the Switch laboratory**:
**What we are looking for**:

- You hold an M.Sc. or M.D. degree, with mínimally distinction grades or higher.
- You meet the English language criteria of KU Leuven
- You have a strong interest in (the physics of) protein structure and its relation to biology
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, critical and creative
- The ability to work in, and communicate fluently with a multidisciplinary team is a must
- Prior experience with any of the core themes, i.e. protein biophysics or protein biochemistry, is considered a plus
- You are willing to work with patient tissue and conduct animal experiments (Felasa B certificate is a plus)

**We offer**:

- A versatile and challenging job
- A vibrant, world-class research environment operating at an international level
- Access to the resources of two host institutions:

- VIB an excellence-based research institute
- KU Leuven, one of Europe’s leading research universities
- State-of-the-art research facilities.
- A dedicated training program to broaden your expertise and enhance your skillset

**Starting Date: as soon as possible**

**How to apply?**:



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