Postdoctoral position to study the mechanisms linking human brain development evolution and function

Leuven VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research

30 Nov 2023

Leuven

VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research

Pierre Vanderhaeghen Lab

Post-doctoral

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The Vanderhaeghen Lab (https://pvdhlab.org ; @VanderhaeghenP2) at the VIB/KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research (http://cbd.sites.vib.be), is seeking a creative postdoctoral scientist to study the human-specific mechanisms of development and function of cortical neurons.

Join us to undertake a highly interdisciplinary project focusing on one exciting question: « What makes our brain human? » (Vanderhaeghen and Polleux, Nat. Rev. Neurosci. 2023; https://pvdhlab.org). We combine cutting-edge approaches including pluripotent stem cell models, human-mouse brain xenotransplantation, mouse transgenesis, in vivo mouse brain imaging, ex vivo human brain analyses.

See more in selected references from the lab :

Vanderhaeghen P, Polleux F. Nat Rev Neurosci (2023) doi:10.1038/s41583-023-00675-z.
Iwata R, et al. Science (2023) 379: 1-9. doi:10.1126/science.abn4705
Libé-Philippot B., et al. biorxiv (2023) doi:10.1101/2023.03.01.530630. PPR
Vermaercke B., et al. bioRxiv (2023) doi:10.1101/2023.01.14.524054.
Libé-Philippot B., et al. bioRxiv (2022) biorxiv doi:10.1101/2022.12.21.521423.
Iwata R., et al. Science (2020) (6505) 858-862. doi:10.1126/science.aba9760.
Linaro et al. Neuron (2019) 104(5):972-986.e6

Profile

  • We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong interest in neural development and evolution, and/or neural circuit function and assembly.
  • Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, or related field.
  • Creative, enthusiastic, critical thinking, enjoying teamwork, and excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Developmental biology, molecular neuroscience, or cell biology experience are a plus.

We offer

  • A versatile and challenging academic position with very diverse contacts in a world-class research environment operating at an international level, and various opportunities to broaden your expertise
  • A competitive compensation package based on expertise and experience
  • Starting Date: as soon as possible

How to apply?

Interested candidates should submit their candidacy through the VIB online application tool.

A complete application file (English) should contain the following documents:

  • motivation letter describing your previous research experience
  • a detailed CV incl. a list of publications
  • contact information of 3 references

For further information and questions, please send an email to Pierre Vanderhaeghen ([email protected])

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