Phd Student in Unfolded Protein Response in Gut

il y a 2 jours


Gent, Belgique VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research Temps plein

The VIB Center for Inflammation Research is part of the VIB Life Sciences institute and is connected to Ghent University. Our center focuses on the mechanisms driving infection and inflammation.

Selected publications:

- Cloots E, Simpson MS, De Nolf C, Lencer WI, Janssens S, & Grey MJ. Evolution and function of the epithelial cell-specific ER stress sensor IRE1β. MUCOSAL IMMUNOLOGY. 2021;14.
- Grey MJ, Cloots E, Simpson MS, LeDuc N, Serebrenik YV, et al. IRE1β negatively regulates IRE1α signaling in response to endoplasmic reticulum stress. JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY. 2020;219(2).
- Master in biology, biomedical sciences, medical sciences, biochemistry/biotechnology or related disciplines
- A strong desire to complete a Ph.D. and to learn new technologies
- Keen interest in gastrointestinal homeostasis and molecular mechanisms regulating these processes
- Experience in working with mouse models (FELASA C required)
- English verbal and written communication skills required

**Profile**:

- Master in biology, biomedical sciences, medical sciences, biochemistry/biotechnology, or related disciplines
- A strong desire to complete a Ph.D. and to learn new technologies
- Keen interest in gastrointestinal homeostasis and molecular mechanisms regulating these processes
- Experience in working with mouse models (FELASA C required)
- English verbal and written communication skills required

**We offer**:

- An enjoyable working environment in a team of highly motivated Ph.D. students, technicians, and postdoctoral researchers
- Extensive training opportunities

**How to apply?**:



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