Postdoc: iPSC Biobank & 3D Brain Co-Culture for AD

AlzForum Foundation Inc.; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AlzForum Foundation Inc. in Belgium is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Flemish Cognitive Compass initiative. This role focuses on establishing an iPSC biobank for Alzheimer’s disease research and advancing in vitro drug discovery efforts in collaboration with leading institutions.

The successful candidate will coordinate with clinical partners and develop innovative neuron-microglial-astrocyte co-culture systems for comprehensive research. This position requires a PhD and strong expertise in molecular neurobiology.

Qualifications

• PhD degree (or equivalent) in relevant field.
• Strong expertise in molecular or cellular neurobiology.
• Hands-on experience with iPSC derivation, QC, maintenance, and differentiation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the derivation and quality control of patient-derived iPSC lines.
• Establish and oversee a 3D neuronal-microglial-astrocyte co-culture platform.
• Conduct mechanistic studies addressing questions in Alzheimer’s disease.

Skills

Expertise in molecular or cellular neurobiology

Experience with iPSC derivation and maintenance

Fluency in written and spoken English

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or related field

Tools

3D culture systems

Cell-based assays

Job description

AlzForum Foundation Inc. in Belgium is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Flemish Cognitive Compass initiative. This role focuses on establishing an iPSC biobank for Alzheimer’s disease research and advancing in vitro drug discovery efforts in collaboration with leading institutions.

The successful candidate will coordinate with clinical partners and develop innovative neuron-microglial-astrocyte co-culture systems for comprehensive research. This position requires a PhD and strong expertise in molecular neurobiology.