Website KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven)
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Coordinate the derivation, quality control and biobanking of participant-derived iPSC lines, in collaboration with clinical partners, core facilities and/or contract research organisations.
Establish and oversee a 3D neuronal-microglial-astrocyte co-culture platform, including workflow optimisation, automatisation, equipment procurement and SOP development.
Conduct mechanistic studies using the triple co-culture platform, addressing both fundamental and translational questions in Alzheimer’s disease.
Profile
General & Professional skills
- PhD degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or related field.
- Strong expertise in molecular and cellular neurobiology and working with iPSCs.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail, data integrity and scientific rigour.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
In vitro skills
- Hands-on experience with iPSC derivation, QC, maintenance and differentiation.
- Experience with 3D and co-culture in vitro models of the central nervous system.
- Experience with cell-based assays and plate-based screening.
- Strong track record of accurate data generation, documentation and experimental reporting.
Offer
- A key role in a multi-university research programme with high societal relevance and a strong translational angle.
- A stimulating, diverse and international research environment within a world-class laboratory focused on Alzheimer’s disease.
- Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure.
- A competitive compensation package commensurate with expertise and experience.
- Start date: as soon as possible; the position is available immediately.
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Interested?
Please complete the online application procedure and include a motivation letter describing previous research experience, along with a detailed CV.
For more information please contact Mrs. Laura Wittemans, mail: laura.wittemans@kuleuven.be.
You can apply for this job no later than July 15, 2026 via the online application tool
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