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PhD position The Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, is offering a full-time PhD position for a duration of three (3) years. The position is part of the project “Early epimutations and female cancer”, funded by the University of Bergen and the Trond Mohn Foundation. About the project/work tasks: The project focuses on early epigenetic aberrations occurring during embryonic development, and resulting in increased risk of cancer in adult life. The overall aims are to identify the causes of such aberrations (hereunder genetic causes and environmental influence) and to identify the impact these aberrations have on development of cancer as well as on the clinical trajectories of established cancers (hereunder efficacy of treatment).  The practical work will consist of advanced molecular methods, like high-sensitivity methylation specific sequencing, stem cell cultivation, laser microdissection, high sensitivity measurements of pollutants in biomaterial from patients.  The project will include analyses of multiple types of cells, from different organs, and from both cancer patients and healthy controls.  The hired candidate will work on, and lead, own projects, but at the same time work closely together with other PhD-candidates and researchers who work on similar topics.  The hired candidate will work within the Bergen Breast Cancer Group at the Mohn Cancer Research Laboratory and the K.G.Jebsen Centre for Epimutations in Cancer (Mohn Cancer Research Laboratory | UiB). The research group currently consist of around 15 employees and work closely integrated with the Cancer Clinic at Haukeland University Hospital Qualifications and personal qualities: The applicant must possess a Master`s degree or an equivalent in molecular biology, cellular biology, bioinformatics or equivalent, or have a medical degree at a similar level   The candidate must have relevant experience from projects within epigenetics, work with nucleic acids, cell cultivation, bioinformatics and/or cancer relevant clinical experience.  The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work independently and in a structured manner, while also being capable of effective collaboration with others  The candidate must have a strong motivation for translational cancer research.   The candidate must exhibit both a strong ability and motivation to undertake a PhD project.  Fluency in both oral and written English is required.  The applicant’s personal suitability for the position is a significant factor in the evaluation.  Applicants whose educational qualifications are from countries other than Norway must provide a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original documents are not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant submit a review from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) to verify whether the education in question (bachelor and master’s degree) is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/ for more information about HK-dir’s general recognition. The review process by HK-dir may take some time. Therefore, please submit your application to HK-dir as soon as you decide to apply for the position. If you do not receive a response within the application deadline, you must include documentation from HK dir confirming receipt of your application. Please note that the automatic recognition offered by HK-dir insufficient and will not be accepted as basis for admission to the PhD programme. Applicants with education from a Nordic country or those with a medical degree from the EEA area and a license to practice medicine in Norway are exempt from the requirement for HK-dir assessment. For more information please refer to the Admission requirements at the Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | UiB  Additionally, please review the documentation requirements for language qualifications: http://www.uib.no/en/med/115526/english-language-requirements-phd-admission  Organized research training (PhD program):  The selected candidate will be required to enrol in the University of Bergen’s approved PhD programme, aiming to complete the degree within three years. Admission to the organized research training (PhD program) at the Faculty is essential for this position. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training plan, must be submitted no later than three months after the date of commencement.  The PhD-position:  PhD-positions are fixed-term appointments. Candidates cannot be employed in a PhD position for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution, nor have held a similar position at any institution within the region. We can offer: Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professionalenvironment  Salary NOK 600 000 (code 1017) in the state salary scale. For applicants with atleast one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist,salary NOK 615 000 (For applicants who are licensed as medical doctors ordentists, documentation of Norwegian authorization must be submitted with theapplication.). Medical specialist starts on salary NOK 635 000 (For applicants withspecialist training, a certificate of specialist approval from the Norwegian Directorateof Health must also be included.) Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Good  welfare benefits  Your application must include: A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying forthe position Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts of grades Applicants whose educational qualifications are from countries other than Norwaymust provide a certified translation of their diploma and transcript of grades intoEnglish or a Scandinavian language if the original documents are not in any of theselanguages. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a review from theNorwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) to verify whether theireducation (bachelor’s and master’s degrees) is of a scope and level that correspondsto a Norwegian master’s degree. For more information about HK-dir’s generalrecognition process, please see: https://hkdir.no/en/. The review process by HK-dirmay take some time. Therefore, please submit your application to HK-dir as soon asyou decide to apply for the position. If you do not receive a response within theapplication deadline, you must include documentation from HK-dir confirming receiptof your application. Documentation of language skills (English) Complete list of publications and scientific work you want to be evaluated Any publication in your name Two references (name and contact informatio General information: For further information please contact professor Stian Knappskog, stian.knappskog@uib.no, phone:

About the project/work tasks: The position is allocated to tasks aimed for the development of innovative tissue engineering approaches to cell-based regenerative therapy for oral and maxillofacial tissues. The main objective of the project is to engineer a cell laden composite scaffolds for bone regeneration by leveraging an additive manufacturing technology, composite biomaterials and adult stem cells. Specific aims are to: Design multi-phasic scaffold architecture and optimal biomaterial compositions compatible for additive manufacturing methods for bone tissue engineering. Develop and optimize 3D bioprinting protocol combining rigid and gel-based biomaterials. Validate the bone regenerative capacity of the developed approach using in vivo bone defect models. Qualifications and personal qualities: The applicant must hold a relevant Norwegian PhD or equivalent doctoral degree Applicants with degrees in Dentistry or Dental Science are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must have experience in in vitro somatic/stem cell culture, molecular biological assessment including 3D bioimaging and bioinformatics for omics data, in vivo bone regeneration models, and histological techniques. Applicants with experience in one or more of additive manufacturing and 3D cell culture models, the synthesis of bioactive ceramics and glass-based biomaterials will be advantageous. Personal skills, including abilities to work independently and cooperate within a research group will be evaluated  Experience with international and industrial collaboration is an advantage. The applicant must be motivated and responsible, and also have a great work capacity and enthusiasm for research The candidate must be fluent in written and oral English  The applicant’s personal suitability for the position is a significant factor in the evaluation We can offer: Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment Salary NOK 690 000 (code 1109), specialist NOK 710 000 gross p.a. for a fulltime position. In the case of a highly qualified applicant, a higher salary may be considered. Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Good welfare benefits Your application must include: A brief letter of application stating your motivation for the position, why you are applying and why this position is perfect for you An overview of your education and work experience (CV) Witnessed copies of diplomas and relevant certificates (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations) Publications and academic work (max 10 in PDF) and a list of these Your PhD thesis (in PDF) Two references (name and contact information) It is very important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety. The following premise forms the basis for the post as research scientist: The researcher will be a member of the research group of which the topic/project belongs to The salary shall if possible be 100 % covered by external financing The researcher shall actively contribute to attract external funding to the research project, both for her/his own position and other positions, from the Research Council of Norway, EU and other sources The researcher is expected to have her/his research activity financed by the project of the researcher and the projects of the associated research group The Head of Department may allocate work for the Researcher related to specific research projects The researcher may participate in committee work and other administrative tasks within the University of Bergen The researcher has no teaching duties, but is expected to supervise master students and PhD candidates when this is a natural part of the research activity of the research group  The researcher may apply for competence promotion according to the regulations for promotions  The basis for the position ceases if no further project funding and new law on state officials etc. on dismissal and preferential rights will be applied to permanent employees General information: Further information about the position can be obtained from: Prof. Kamal Mustafa, phone: +47 55 58 60 97 or e-mail: kamal.mustafa@uib.no  Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

About the project/work tasks: The PhysiolASIC project aims to identify and characterise interaction partners of acid-sensing ion channels (ASICs) in the vertebrate central nervous system, and to develop protein-based tools targeting these channels.  Qualifications and personal qualities: The applicant must hold a relevant Norwegian PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, neuroscience The applicant must have broad hands-on experience in investigating protein structure-function relatioships, e.g. mutagenesis combined with experimental assays of function, documented by a leading role in peer-reviewed publication(s). The applicant must have extensive practical experience with whole-cell and single-channel patch-clamp recordings, eveident in e.g. theses or peer-reviewed publications. The applicant must have verifiable experience in preparing primary cultures of neurons. Broad hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques (mutagenesis, cloning, etc) is a requirement. Experience with biochemical characterisation of proteins (expression using eukaryotic systems, purification, sample quality analysis) is an advantage. The applicant must be motivated and responsible, have a great work capacity and enthusiasm for research. The applicant is required to demonstrate a strong scientific publication record in peer-reviewed international journals, including substantial contributions to manuscript preparation and scientific writing. Personal skills, including abilities to work independently and cooperate within a research group, as well as mentor junior colleagues, will be evaluated. The candidate must be fluent in written and oral English. Experience with international collaboration is an advantage. The applicant’s personal suitability for the position is a significant factor in the evaluation We can offer: Work on a challenging and exciting project addressing important biological questions in a vibrant research environment. Salary NOK 660 000 (code 1109), specialist NOK 690 000 gross p.a. for a fulltime position. In the case of a highly qualified applicant, a higher salary may be considered. Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Good welfare benefits Your application must include: A brief letter of application stating your motivation for the position, why you are applying and why this position is perfect for you An overview of your education and work experience (CV) Witnessed copies of diplomas and relevant certificates (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations) Publications and academic work (max 10 in PDF) and a list of these Your PhD thesis (in PDF) Two references (name and contact information) It is very important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety.. The following premise forms the basis for the post as research scientist: The researcher will be a member of the research group of which the topic/project belongs to The salary shall if possible be 100 % covered by external financing The researcher shall actively contribute to attract external funding to the research project, both for her/his own position and other positions, from the Research Council of Norway, EU and other sources The researcher is expected to have her/his research activity financed by the project of the researcher and the projects of the associated research group The Head of Department may allocate work for the Researcher related to specific research projects The researcher may participate in committee work and other administrative tasks within the University of Bergen The researcher has no teaching duties, but is expected to supervise master students and PhD candidates when this is a natural part of the research activity of the research group  The researcher may apply for competence promotion according to the regulations for promotions  The basis for the position ceases if no further project funding and new law on state officials etc. on dismissal and preferential rights will be applied to permanent employees General information: Further information about the position can be obtained from: Valeriia Kalienkova, e-mail: valeriia.kalienkova@uib.no Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met. We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

About the position About the strategic area Ocean and coast NTNU Ocean and Coast is one of five strategic research areas at NTNU. The idea behind these research areas is that complex societal challenges (such as the climate crisis) must be solved collectively. These strategic research areas are therefore established to promote interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research. The goal is to develop new solutions through radical interdisciplinarity, thereby contributing to real change and a better future. Inspired by NTNU’s strategy ‘Knowledge for a Better World’, the strategic research areas are intended to be a place where ideas meet action—a space for thinking outside the box and developing groundbreaking solutions to problems that truly matter. These research areas cover the full breadth of academic disciplines at NTNU, including artistic research, and all faculties are invited to contribute. The Ocean and Coast strategic research area focuses on societal challenges related to the open ocean, coastal areas with their fjords and coastal communities, rivers and lakes, the water cycle, and water more generally. The Arctic faces particular challenges that will also be emphasized. Three key concepts define our approach: preserve, develop, and restore. To address these challenges, NTNU Ocean and Coast has established eleven interdisciplinary research teams with different focus areas. We encourage you to visit our website for more information about these research teams: https://www.ntnu.edu/ocean-coast The Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund (IBA) at Norwegian University of Science and Technology is opening a PhD position in AI-enabled biological monitoring as part of the ongoing COD-SPAWN project funded by the Ocean and Coast thematic research area of NTNU. COD-SPAWN aims to develop novel sensor technologies and autonomous monitoring systems for marine environments, with a particular focus on supporting sustainable coastal and fjord ecosystems. The project integrates advanced sensing, robotics, and artificial intelligence to enable continuous, high-resolution monitoring of environmental conditions and biological processes.  The sensor technology has been successfully validated in laboratory conditions and will be further developed and adapted for marine deployment and in situ analyses. Borgundfjorden, outside Ålesund, will be used as a living laboratory and demonstration site, with particular focus on Atlantic cod spawning dynamics. This project is expected to involve extensive field activities.  The successful candidate will contribute to the following areas: Further development and field implementation of our water sampling and analyses system for: Machine vision-based (AI) plankton and particle imaging Implementation of sample collection for subsequent genetic analyses Fieldwork and sampling campaigns to generate data series on coastal cod spawning dynamics, including: Presence and distribution of fish eggs, zooplankton and particles Presence and biological status of spawning fish Water quality parameters Within the scope of the project, the PhD research can be adapted to the candidate’s interests and background, allowing for specialization in biology/ecology, modelling or machine learning applications. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled candidate with a background in marine biology, fisheries biology, biological oceanography, marine environmental sciences, or related fields. Candidates with documented experience in the application of AI (object detection) in biological studies are especially encouraged to apply.  The project is inherently interdisciplinary, and the candidate will collaborate closely with experts in marine biology, environmental monitoring, ocean engineering, robotics, cybernetics and data science. Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department. About the project COD-SPAWN is an ambitious, cross-disciplinary research initiative at NTNU Ålesund that develops and pilots a next-generation autonomous monitoring system for Atlantic cod spawning and pollution dynamics in Borgundfjorden — Norway’s second most important cod spawning ground and a nationally prioritized site for sediment remediation. The project employs and further develops our advanced AI-based system for marine plankton and particle analyses alongside a suite of marine water quality sensors. In addition to the use of more traditional sampling methods from shore and boats, it deploys unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) equipped with image-based particle sensors and AI-driven data analysis pipelines to enable real-time, high-resolution detection of cod eggs, microplastics, and suspended contamination in a fjord that has historically been compromised by pollution. The project team involves researchers from several departments at NTNU Ålesund, and you will be part of the core team consisting of two PhD researchers, and two Postdoctoral researchers.  Duties of the position Complete the doctoral training program and successfully obtain a PhD degree Conduct high-quality research within the framework described above Contribute to academic publications and engage in popular science dissemination Actively participate in the research group associated with the project Engage in international academic activities, including conferences and/or research stays at partner institutions abroad Required selection criteria You must have a Master’s degree in MSc in natural sciences, preferably within the fields of either marine biology, fisheries biology, biological oceanography, marine environmental sciences or a closely related fields. Candidates with a background in marine technology or computer science, combined with relevant biological experience, will also be considered. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master’s level. Master’s students can apply, but the master’s degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position, and no later than September 2026.  You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master’s degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU’s grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education. You must be able to communicate fluently in English, both in writing and in scientific conversations.  Your background and motivation for this position must clearly show your ability to fulfill the tasks outlined in the duties of the position.  The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position. Preferred selection criteria Strong interest in learning and utilizing new technologies to investigate marine and biological systems General understanding of object recognition, as it

Project description During pregnancy, a small number of fetal cells can pass into the mother’s bloodstream. The FEMALE project investigates what happens to this cell transfer when the placenta does not function optimally, and how fetal cell transfer may influence the mother’s health later in life. In particular, the project asks whether fetal cells transferred to the mother may help explain why pre-eclampsia is associated with increased long-term cardiovascular risk. The overarching goal is to provide the first detailed characterization of fetal cells in maternal circulation and improve our understanding of mechanisms underlying female-specific disease development. The research is anchored in a research group at the Women’s Division, UiO, and builds on the group’s prior FRIPRO-funded work in microchimerism (including the earlier project BRIDGE), with a strong emphasis on human pregnancy and pregnancy complications. Responsibilities The successful candidate will contribute to achieving the scientific objectives of the FEMALE project, including: Planning and conducting research activities aimed at identifying and characterizing fetal microchimeric cells in maternal blood and relating findings to pregnancy complications and long-term maternal health outcomes. Contributing to rigorous methodological development and quality assurance for research on extremely rare cell populations (microchimerism). Data analysis and interpretation in collaboration with the project team. Writing scientific manuscripts and presenting results at scientific meetings. Collaborating across disciplines and contributing to the project’s overall progress and reporting. Qualifications Required qualifications A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., medicine, biology, molecular/cellular biology, immunology, genetics, or related disciplines). Documented experience with high-quality biomedical research and scientific writing/publications. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team. Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).  Desired qualifications (assets) Experience relevant to human pregnancy research, placental biology, pregnancy complications (including pre-eclampsia), and/or mechanisms linking pregnancy complications to long-term maternal health.  Extensive knowledge of biological mechanisms relevant to the development of cardiovascular disease, with a particular understanding of how epigenetic factors contribute to disease progression. Experience with research on rare cell populations and/or methodological development where specificity, sensitivity, and false positive control are critical. A broad methodological background including experience with flow cytometry, single cell sequencing and fluorescence in situ hybridization.  Personal qualities We are looking for a candidate who is: Highly motivated, structured, and able to drive tasks forward Curious and solution-oriented, with strong attention to detail A constructive team player who thrives in interdisciplinary collaboration Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications. We need different perspectives in our work  UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one? We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here. We hope you will apply for the position with us.  We offer / We can offer you / Why should you choose us? Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development. A unique opportunity to contribute to a FRIPRO-funded research project addressing fundamental questions in women’s health and pregnancy biology. A stimulating research environment at UiO, with close links to clinical research and access to strong academic networks. Professional development through collaboration, publishing, and conference participation. Good welfare schemes. Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours. A workplace with good development and career opportunities.  Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway’s best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. Salary in position as Researcher, position code 1109 in salary range NOK 660 000 – 780 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal. Application Your application should include: Application letter. CV. A complete list of publications. Transcripts and certificates. Contact information for 2-3 references. Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click “Apply for the position”. When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General information The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews. Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us. Please refer to  Rules for the use of research posts SKO 1108, 1109, 1110 and 1183 at UiO. The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the

This is a unique position for a highly motivated candidate, available at the Laboratory of Cell Stress & Immunity (CSI) in KU Leuven, for a research project at the interface of fundamental translational research and immunotherapy product-oriented valorisation efforts in collaboration with the PharmAbs platform of KU Leuven. This position is embedded in a project that brings together the CSI lab with a translational immunology focus (led by Prof. Abhishek D. Garg), and PharmAbs with an antibody engineering focus (managed by Dr. Nick Geukens). The CSI lab focusses on the following research themes: cancer immunology & immunotherapy, immunology of cancer cell death, immune cell biology, computational immunology, and multi-omics biomarkers for clinical immuno-oncology. The CSI lab aims to specialize in reverse translational approaches to hasten progress in immuno-oncology and help improve therapeutic outlook for cancer patients, in close collaboration with leading researchers, immunologists, and oncologists. PharmAbs is a KU Leuven innovation, valorisation and incubation platform focused on (1) the development of novel antibody discovery and delivery technologies and (2) innovative antibody-based therapeutics and diagnostics. For the current project, PharmAbs’ expertise and technologies will be used to translate basic scientific innovations emerging at our lab into therapeutic solutions for personalized medicine that can be implemented in the clinic and/or commercialized by third parties in near future. This project aims to utilize fundamental and translational insights recently gained on targeting immuno-resistant tumours in the CSI lab and convert these into tangible antibody-based immunotherapies for treating tumours that have failed to response to anti-PD(L)1 or anti-CTLA4 immunotherapies. The project will integrate advanced antibody engineering with immuno-oncology, multi-omics workflows, and translational immunotherapy. With this project we ambitiously aim to go significantly beyond the current state-of-the-art, by creating innovative immunotherapies that would be eventually ready-to-use in a clinic. For more info on CSI lab, see the lab website: https://abhishek-d-garg.wixsite.com/csi-labFor more info on PharmAbs, see their website: https://www.pharmabs.org/ Website van de eenheid Project The current PhD position is available from 1st October 2026 onwards, for a highly motivated candidate within the research group of Prof. Abhishek D. Garg. Don’t wait for the deadline to apply since the incoming applications will be continuously considered. The recruited PhD student will have the following responsibilities: Performing high-quality experiments dealing with antibody engineering, ex vivo immune cell biology, immune activation mechanisms, flow cytometry-based immunophenotyping, and in vivo tumor immunology & immunotherapy. Delivering presentations (oral or poster) in collaboration meetings, consortium/institutional seminars, and national/international symposiums or conferences. Eager to co-supervise the thesis projects of master student. Profile Hold a master’s degree in biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences, or equivalent related disciplines, by July 2026. Experience in the following techniques: cell culture, basic animal handling, basic in vitro experiments, basic laboratory skills, basic data analyses & statistics. Experience with, and/or knowledge of, the following would be a plus: immunology analyses, antibody characterization or engineering. Solid knowledge of immunology, antibodies, oncology, and/or cancer biology. Rigorous, organized and proactive with a collaborative mindset and enthusiasm to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment. Good oral and written (English) communication skills. High intrinsic motivation and strong scientific curiosity. Strong academic track record from bachelor throughout master. Offer We offer a full-time PhD position for 3 to 4 years after a positive initial evaluation. The PhD student is expected to apply for personal PhD fellowships (e.g., FWO or other mandate funding). The position will be based at University of Leuven (KU Leuven), where the candidates will be enrolled in the Doctorate Program in Biomedical Sciences. Opportunity to work on projects that have real-world applications for cancer patients, thereby being attractive for biotech/pharma industries, and oncologists at hospitals. Access to state-of-the-art infrastructures and active collaborations with well-known Belgian or international laboratories. A stimulating, international research environment in a world-class academic laboratory and the opportunity to interact with several highly collaborative and world-class investigators. The ability to work on scientifically exceptional and high impact, state-of-the-art projects. The KU Leuven is one of the most innovative universities in Europe. Leuven is located 20 min. from Brussels, in the center of Europe. https://www.pharmabs.org/ Interested? For more information please contact Prof. dr. Abhishek Garg, mail: abhishek.garg@kuleuven.be or Mr. Nick Geukens, mail: nick.geukens@kuleuven.be. Interview invitations will be sent out between July 9th and 10th 2026. Interview will be held during the week of July 13th 2026 between 9h-17h CET. You can apply for this job no later than July 08, 2026 via the online application tool Apply Now