PhD: LINE-1 Retrotransposition in Disease — FWO Fellowship Prep

Laplace Expert Ltd; Vlaams-Brabant; Remote; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

KU Leuven is recruiting for a PhD position focused on LINE-1 retrotransposition in human disease. The project will investigate aberrant LINE-1 activity and its role in disease mechanisms, within the Molecular Medicine group.

The role includes preparing an FWO fellowship application (deadline March 2027) and conducting independent research under supervision, with a strong emphasis on scientific communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• A relevant Master’s degree is required.
• Experience in biochemistry or molecular biology is expected.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent doctoral research on LINE-1 retrotransposition in human disease.
• Prepare an FWO fellowship application and contribute to manuscripts.
• Collaborate with the KU Leuven Molecular Medicine team.

Skills

Independent research

Scientific communication

Research collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Biochemistry

Job description

KU Leuven is recruiting for a PhD position focused on LINE-1 retrotransposition in human disease. The project will investigate aberrant LINE-1 activity and its role in disease mechanisms, within the Molecular Medicine group.

The role includes preparing an FWO fellowship application (deadline March 2027) and conducting independent research under supervision, with a strong emphasis on scientific communication and collaboration.