Within The Biomedical Research Institute of Hasselt University, the  following position (m/f) is available:

Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroimmunology (2 years)
(mandate MBW/2009/002)

Research at the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED, Hasselt  University) focuses on disease mechanisms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and  the development of new therapeutics for this neuroinflammatory disease.  The successful applicant will be working in the frame of a recently  approved SBO-IWT Program called “SialoTarg” that brings together expert  researchers from Hasselt University, Ghent University and Antwerp  University. The aim of this program is to develop advanced vaccines and  pharmaceuticals targeting macrophages in different inflammatory diseases  including MS. To achieve these goals, the successful applicant will make  use of in vitro and in vivo models.

Profile

Candidates must have an officially recognized PhD degree in biological,  (bio)medical or life sciences or equivalent with a molecular/cellular  orientation. Proven expertise in the field of (neuro)immunology/neurobiology  is a definite plus. The candidate has a good knowledge of English and/or  Dutch, excellent communication skills and is highly motivated to work in  a multidisciplinary team.

Further information

Content job responsibilities:

  • Prof. dr. Niels Hellings, +32-11-269268, niels.hellings@uhasselt.be
  • Prof. dr. Piet Stinissen, +32-11-269303, piet.stinissen@uhasselt.be

Content terms of employment and selection  procedure:

Jef Vanvoorden
011-26 80 80
jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Application

You can apply using application forms:

  • which are available at the Rectoraat of  Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan – building D,  B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 – 11 – 26 80 03
  • or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address  no later than Monday, March 2nd 2009.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.