2025 Center for Brain
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Our different research groups explore how the brain and nervous system develops, ages and functions in health and disease by bridging disciplines, from artificial intelligence, microelectronics and nanoscience, to microfluidics, single-cell and molecular analysis, functional genomics and cell biology in human cells and animal models.
**Research Themes**
The Center focuses on five research themes:
- Neuronal and neurodegenerative disease;
- Brain development and repair;
- Synapses, connections & behavior;
- Toxic protein assemblies;
- The brain at single-cell resolution.
**Doing a PhD at our Center**:
Embedded within both VIB and KU Leuven, we offer a unique PhD experience with access to state-of-the-art facilities, expertise, and training. PhD students will have the opportunity to work together with internationally recognized scientists and develop their research projects in an innovative research environment. We also have a PhD Association, which organizes social activities, networking and upskilling events, and an annual PhD Symposium.
**Requirements**:
To be considered for a PhD position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Appropriate master’s or equivalent higher education degree;
- Distinction (=cum laude) based on your study results or professional realizations;
- Proficiency in oral and written English in accordance with the criteria of KU Leuven (more information available here).
**Application**:
- Upload your** CV **as an attachment.
- Upload digital copies **of university transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s) **as an attachment if available.
- Input the contact information of 2-3 **referees.**:
- Upload your **motivation letter** as an attachment. The letter should include:
- ** Answers** to the following:
**_ What are your research experiences? _**Please comment on the following:
- Duration in months
- Technical knowledge gained
**What are your scientific interests? **Please include:
- List 1-2 favorite publication(s)
- Explanatory statements for your choice
**Timeline**:
**_ Deadline:_** 29th November 2024.
**_ Offers:_** Final offers will be extended by the end of March.
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