Last application date Jun 30, 2026 23:59
Department GE33 - Department of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences
Degree Master
Occupancy rate 100%
Vacancy type Research staff
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