PhD on LINE-1 Retrotransposition with FWO Fellowship Application

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

PhD on LINE-1 Retrotransposition with FWO Fellowship Application

2026-12-24; source listing in the employer's local timezone.

About This Opportunity

KU Leuven is recruiting for PhD on LINE-1 Retrotransposition with FWO Fellowship Application in Leuven. The work centres on line-1 retrotransposition in human disease, with an application date of 2026-12-24.

This opportunity focuses on line-1 retrotransposition in human disease. Investigate aberrant LINE-1 retrotransposition in human disease within KU Leuven Molecular Medicine and prepare an FWO fellowship application in March 2027. It is hosted by KU Leuven in Leuven and is structured as a doctoral research position. Applicants should match the discipline-specific qualifications in the official vacancy and submit through the verified institutional recruitment route.

line-1 retrotransposition in human disease biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology phd on line-1 retrotransposition with fwo fellowship application

Level PhD

Time Commitment Full-time

Field LINE-1 retrotransposition in human disease

Specialization Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Fellowship

Funding Type Fellowship

Requirements

Education

A relevant Master's degree or equivalent is expected for doctoral roles; a doctorate or equivalent research qualification is expected for postdoctoral or faculty roles.

Experience

Technical Skills

General Skills

• Independent research
• Scientific communication
• Research collaboration