Doctoral fellow

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

The Gut-Liver ImmunoPharmacology Unit, in collaboration with the Hepatology Research Unit, is seeking a highly motivated PhD student for an innovative translational research project focused on liver diseases. In this project, you will play a crucial role in further unraveling the pathogenesis of chronic liver disease. The ultimate goal of the research is to obtain a doctoral degree.
What You Will Do:
•    Investigate the mechanisms underlying chronic liver diseases using human samples, animal models, and in vitro assays.
•    Utilize a variety of techniques, including but not limited to:
o    qRT-PCR
o    ELISA
o    Western blot
o    Luminex
o    Flow cytometry and FACS
o    (Single cell) RNA-seq

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a master’s degree in Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or Veterinary Sciences.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English. 
• A driven and curious PhD student with a strong interest in immunology, hepatology and pharmacology. 
• Experience with relevant techniques is a plus, but motivation and eagerness to learn are equally important.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• Your contract will start on 10/01/2026 at the earliest.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. 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, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

INTERESTED?

Send your cv, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to lindsey.devisscher@ugent.be.We do not accept late applications.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position. For more information about this vacancy, please contact prof. Lindsey Devisscher (lindsey.devisscher@ugent.be, +32(0)9/332 56 65)