PhD Position in Food Allergy, Gut-Brain Axis, and Inflammation in Brain Disorders

PhDFinder; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research organization is inviting applications for a PhD position focusing on the effects of food allergy on gut-brain communication and related inflammation. This involves studying molecular pathways and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in interface science across Belgium and Spain, offering access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and training opportunities.

Servicios

Doctoral scholarship renewable for up to four years

Support for application to personal fellowships

Access to advanced training programs

Monthly scholarship and commuting support

Formación

• Master’s degree in relevant fields required.
• FELASA certification is essential.
• Prior experience in bioinformatics and computational biology is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Study molecular and cellular pathways linking gut allergy to brain inflammation.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research in an international environment.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication skills

Interest in immune-brain interactions

Educación

Master’s degree in immunology, neuroscience, molecular biology, or related disciplines

FELASA certification

Descripción del empleo

PhD Position in Food Allergy, Gut-Brain Axis, and Inflammation in Brain Disorders

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Country : Belgium / Spain

Deadline : 14 Jul 2025

The VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology (Belgium), in collaboration with the Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante (Universidad Miguel Hernández-CSIC, Spain), invites applications for a PhD position in a multidisciplinary project investigating the effects of food allergy on gut-brain communication and neuroinflammation. The successful candidate will study the molecular and cellular pathways linking allergic responses in the gut to brain inflammation, with the goal of elucidating their role in disease risk during early life.

Requirements

Master’s degree in immunology, neuroscience, molecular biology, or related disciplines

FELASA certification

Ideally, prior experience in bioinformatics and computational biology

Strong interest in immune-brain interactions and food allergy-related immunology

Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in an international, interdisciplinary environment

Offer

Doctoral scholarship for an initial period of two years, renewable for another two years upon positive evaluation

Support for application to personal fellowships

Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and core facilities in Belgium and Spain

Dedicated training programs and opportunities for advanced training, international mobility, and scientific exchange

Joint supervision by multidisciplinary teams at VIB-UAntwerp and IN Alicante

Monthly scholarship, ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance, and commuting support

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via the VIB job application platform : Include

Detailed CV (including previous experience)

Motivation letter outlining your interest in the position and research topic

Highlights of 2-3 recent publications that influenced your research interests

Names and contact details of two referees

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