Position Summary

• Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Institution: University of Antwerp
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Appointment Duration: 18 months (with possibility of extension following positive evaluation)
• Planned Start Date: 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
• Location: Toxicological Centre (TC), University of Antwerp

About the Project

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences is looking for a full-time postdoctoral researcher to implement analytical platforms for metabolomics/lipidomics in human matrices with the broader aim of applying these findings in exposome studies.

The project will be executed at the Toxicological Centre (TC), University of Antwerp, which has extensive analytical expertise and instrumental capabilities related to human exposure assessment and the human exposome.

Position Responsibilities

Analytical Method Development

• Develop and optimize sample preparation procedures for biological matrices (e.g. blood and urine) to ensure broad metabolome coverage.
• Tailor existing non-targeted metabolomics and lipidomics platforms based on LC-QTOF-MS and GC-QTOF-MS for human biological fluids.
• Develop and validate targeted metabolomics and lipidomics methods using LC-MS/MS and/or GC-MS/MS.

Profile

Essential Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline

What We Offer

• Full-time postdoctoral scholarship holder position.
• Initial appointment for 18 months.
• Possibility of extension following positive evaluation.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the University of Antwerp online job application platform.

Application Deadline: 17 August 2026 (midnight Brussels time)