Postdoctoral Scientist: Stem Cell Fate & Early Development

KU Leuven; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KU Leuven, located in Leuven, Belgium, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Stem Cell Biology and Early Human Development. The role focuses on decoding early embryo development using stem cell-based embryo models, single-cell omics, and epigenetic analyses.

Collaboration with leading researchers will enhance mechanistic insight and methodological advances. The project aims to elucidate gene regulatory networks in postimplantation development, with emphasis on extraembryonic

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences or related field with focus on stem cell biology or early development.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated expertise in mammalian stem cells and gene regulation.

Responsabilités

• Develop and apply stem cell-based embryo models to study cell fate and epigenetic processes.
• Generate and analyze microscopy and single-cell omics datasets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in epigenetics, computational biology, and embryo modeling.
• Engage in postdoctoral training, publishing, grant writing, and career development.

Connaissances

Mammalian stem cells

Gene regulation

Molecular techniques

X-chromosome inactivation

Embryology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

PhD in Life Sciences, Stem Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline

Outils

CRISPR perturbations

Single-cell omics analysis

Microscopy

RNA FISH

Description du poste

KU Leuven, located in Leuven, Belgium, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Stem Cell Biology and Early Human Development. The role focuses on decoding early embryo development using stem cell-based embryo models, single-cell omics, and epigenetic analyses.

Collaboration with leading researchers will enhance mechanistic insight and methodological advances. The project aims to elucidate gene regulatory networks in postimplantation development, with emphasis on extraembryonic