PhD Scholar: Comparative Perinatal Gastroenterology

University of Antwerp; Belgique; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ecocheques

Internet-connectivity allowance

Bike allowance

Public transport reimbursement

Educational credits

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Life Sciences

Animal license

Dutch

English

Teaching skills

Communication

Education

Master in Life Sciences

Job description

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.