Doctoral scholarship holder comparative perinatal gastroenterology

University of Antwerp; Belgique; Presencial; EUR 23.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Ecocheques

Internet-connectivity allowance

Bike allowance

Public transport reimbursement

Educational credits

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Antwerp seeks a full-time doctoral scholarship holder in comparative perinatal gastroenterology to study sex-related differences in a piglet model under the Comparative Perinatal Development group.

You will prepare and defend a PhD thesis, contribute to other research lines, apply for funding, and support teaching/research management. Start date 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible; the scholarship follows the university’s doctoral scales.

Formación

• Master degree in Life Sciences or equivalent by appointment time.
• Personal license to work with laboratory animals (Functions ABC for rodents or Categorie C).
• Evidence of good academic results.
• Good knowledge of Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Teaching competences aligned with the university’s vision.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and defend a PhD thesis on comparative perinatal gastroenterology.
• Conduct research in piglet models and report progress to supervisors.
• Contribute to teaching and research management within the group.
• Seek internal and external funding for research costs.
• Publish results in scientific journals and present at conferences.

Conocimientos

Life Sciences

Animal license

Dutch

English

Teaching skills

Communication

Educación

Master in Life Sciences

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company University of Antwerp Research Field Agricultural sciences » Other Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Zoology Biological sciences » Other Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Medical sciences » Other Pharmacological sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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The Department of Veterinary Sciences in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%)

doctoral scholarship holder in the field of comparative perinatal gastroenterology

Position

• You will actively work on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of Comparative Perinatal Gastroenterology investigating sex-related differences in a piglet model.
  • You will draw up a research plan and corresponding research methods in consultation with your supervisor(s) and undertake the necessary administration for a smooth PhD process.
  • You will conduct the research efficiently and to an appropriate standard, possibly abroad, and compete for funding for general or specific costs.
  • You will report progress to your supervisor(s) and committees and present your research at scientific conferences.
  • You will defend your thesis publicly and publish in the scientific press.
• You will make a supporting, scientific contribution to existing research projects or lines of research within beyond your own doctoral research.
• You will compete for internal or external predoctoral funding.
• In addition to project-based research, you will also be responsible for a limited range of support tasks related to teaching and/or research management within the Comparative Perinatal Development group.

Profile

• You hold a master degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Zoology, …) or you will have obtained it by the time of appointment.
• You hold a personal license to work with laboratory animals (Functions ABC for rodents or Categorie C).
• You can provide evidence of good study results.
• You have a good knowledge of Dutch and English, both oral and written.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp's educational vision .
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You are prepared to apply for external financed personal research grants (e.g. FWO).
• You stand for open and honest communication.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another period of 1 year, up until a maximum of 4 years in total.
• We offer the opportunity to take part in academic activities within the scope of your work, as well as the opportunity to further develop yourself through training and education.
• The planned start date is 1st February 2027 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School .
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees' growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.