The Biomedical Research Institute of Hasselt University has a vacancy for a
(m/f):
PhD student Neuroimmunology (2x2 years)(mandate MBW/2008/025)
Job description
Research at the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED, Hasselt University)
focuses on disease mechanisms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the development
of new therapeutics for this neuro-inflammatory disease. The group uses
various modern technologies in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology and
imaging to study immune system alterations and immune mediated damage of
oligodendrocytes during MS. Recent data show that immune responses in the CNS
are not merely detrimental but also have protective effects e.g. by producing
neurotrophic factors such as neurokines. The successful applicant will further
investigate immune mediated neuroprotective mechanisms in MS. This project is
part of a recently approved Methusalem Program called NEURONET. NEURONET
brings together researchers from Hasselt University and Antwerp University
(VIB) headed by prof. Christine Van Broeckhoven (UA) and prof. P. Stinissen
(UHasselt) specialized in clinical
neurology, neuropathology, neuroimmunology, genetics and genomics, cell
biology, mouse models and therapeutics in the domain of neurodegenerative
diseases.
Profile and diploma
The applicant should hold a master degree in life sciences e.g. medical
sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, biology,
biotechnology or equivalent. Laboratory research experience is a definite plus
(e.g. during the Master’s dissertation). Applicants should have excellent
communication skills and sufficient knowledge of Dutch and/or English. The
candidate is highly motivated to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* prof. dr. Niels Hellings, +32 11 26 92 68 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
* prof. dr. Piet Stinissen, +32 11 26 93 03, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
* website of the Biomedical Research Institute: www.uhasselt.be/biomed
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden,
011-26 80 80, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Applications
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus
Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 -
11 - 26 80 03
* or which can be downloaded here
http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no
later than Wednesday, October 8th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the
following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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