比利时Leuven胃肠道疾病转化研究中心生理学分子生物学博后职位

The Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders (TARGID) is a world leading center in Gastroenterology. The Center of Neuro-Immune Interaction and Mucosal Immunology (Prof. dr. G. Boeckxstaens) is part of TARGID and is offering a full time post-doc position. We are especially looking for scientists with expertise in molecular biology and gastrointestinal physiology (visceral pain).

Post-doc position (GI physiology, molecular biology)

Our research group focuses on the neuro-immune interaction in the gastrointestinal tract in health and disease. The candidate will be part of a team working on the pathophysiology of increased abdominal pain perception in both animal models and patients, with a special interest on the role of neuro-immune interaction. Especially new targets identified by single cell RNAseq of dorsal root ganglia of hypersensitive mice (and patients) will have to be validated and further explored. As part of a clinical gastroenterological unit, a close interaction with clinicians guarantees access to patient material and fast translation of new findings to the clinic.
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Responsibilities
The applicant will be responsible for
· 1 – the daily supervision of the experiments, PhD fellows and master students
· 2 – the design of new research projects and/or study protocols
· 3 – apply for research grants, including post-doctoral fellowships such as FWO and Marie-Curie fellowship
· 4 – the contact with other research groups within TARGID and the KUL and other national and international groups

Profile
We are looking forward to applications from highly motivated and experienced (molecular) biologists / biochemist / bioengineers / pharmacists or MDs.
Applicants should have completed a PhD in gastrointestinal physiology, preferentially on neuronal and/or pain physiology and/or neuroimmune interaction with expertise in molecular biology.

Offer
We offer a 2 year full time postdoctoral position (start in 2017) with the possibility of extension (via FWO postdoc fellowship) in a challenging and well equipped research environment with excellent research facilities. The salary will be in accordance with the University salary scales for post-doctoral researchers. The applicant is expected to apply for external fellowships such as a FWO or Marie-Curie fellowship.