Postdoctoral Position in Glial Cell & Neuron Development Study in Brussels

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Postdoctoral Position in Glial Cell & Neuron Development Study in Brussels

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Offer DescriptionPosition & Research DirectionThe team “ ” is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to dissect mechanisms of circuit formation across species, using C. elegans and vertebrate model systems.The overarching goal of the project is to identify and dissect neuronal and glial cell mechanisms driving circuit architecture, and to explore conserved roles across invertebrate and vertebrate models. The choice of studied molecular factors will be guided by pre-existing single-cell transcriptomic data and preliminary in vivo functional findings of our group, and will be decided collaboratively by the postdoctoral researcher and the group leader.The host group has expertise in approaches of advanced genetics and gene manipulation (forward & reverse genetic screens, CRISPR/Cas9), animal transgenesis, cell biology and manipulation (imaging, ablation, photoconversion), in vivo timelapse quantitative imaging, pipelines for behavioral and aging studies, and established collaborations in electron microscopy, biophysics, genomics ( ; ; , , unpublished data).Your profileCandidates must have a PhD degree (obtained or expected soon) in one of the Life Sciences of developmental biology, neurobiology,cell biology, molecular biology. The recruited postdoc will have a strong interest in neurobiology/ glial cell biology/ developmental biology and solid experience in cellular & molecular biology. Experience in working with mice or other vertebrate model organism, and/or cell culture is preferable. Experience in microscopy, imaging and -omics techniques is a plus. Experience in working with C. elegans is a plus but not required.The ideal candidate collaborates efficiently but also works independently, is excited to learn new things and to invest in creative problem solving.EnvironmentThe researcher joining our team will be affiliated with the , located in the heart of Europe (Brussels), and a department comprising of 24 research groups across campuses and 240 scientists with diverse interests ranging from neurodevelopment to circuit neuroscience in various model organisms.The position will be supported by FNRS funding.Application process:Candidates should submit their application, to include a CV, motivation letter, publications, contacts for reference letters. Applications and inquiries should be addressed to G. Rapti ( , ).Suggested start date: November 2025 or soon thereafter.The call will be open until the position is filled.Where to apply E-mailgeorgia.rapti@ulb.beRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsCandidates must have a PhD degree (obtained or expected soon) in developmental biology, cell biology, molecular biology, neurobiology, or Life Sciences fields.The recruited postdoc will have a strong interest in neurobiology/ glial cell biology/ developmental biology and solid experience in cellular & molecular biology.Experience in microscopy, imaging and -omics techniques is a plus.Experience in working with mice or other vertebrate model organism, and/or cell culture is preferable. Experience in working with C. elegans is a plus but not required.Good knowledge of English (oral & written) is required, and sufficient for all communications in our research group & our institution.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Biological sciences Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute ULB Country Belgium City Brussels Postal Code 1070 Street Route de Lennik 808 GeofieldContact CityBrussels WebsiteStreetRoute de Lennik 808 Postal Code1070 E-Mailgeorgia.rapti@ulb.beSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Bruxelles

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Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:14:57 GMT

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