Postdoctoral Fellow in Medical Sciences

Ghent University

Department: GE33 – Department of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences, Ghent University
Regime: Full-time (100%)
Vacancy Type: Research Staff
Last Application Date: June 30, 2026, 23:59
Degree Required: Master

About Ghent University

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities.

With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

Your Tasks

The Gut-Liver ImmunoPharmacology Unit, in collaboration with the Hepatology Research Unit, is seeking a highly motivated PhD student for an innovative translational research project focused on liver diseases. In this project, you will play a crucial role in further unraveling the pathogenesis of chronic liver disease. The ultimate goal of the research is to obtain a doctoral degree.

What You Will Do:

• Investigate the mechanisms underlying chronic liver diseases using human samples, animal models, and in vitro assays.
• Utilize a variety of techniques, including but not limited to:
  • qRT-PCR
  • ELISA
  • Western blot
  • Luminex
  • Flow cytometry and FACS
  • (Single cell) RNA-seq

What We Are Looking For

• Master’s degree in Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or Veterinary Sciences.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• A driven and curious PhD student with a strong interest in immunology, hepatology, and pharmacology.
• Experience with relevant techniques is a plus, but motivation and eagerness to learn are equally important.

What We Can Offer You

• Full-time doctoral fellowship for an initial period of 12 months, extendable up to a total maximum of 48 months after positive evaluation.
• Start date: 10/01/2026 at the earliest.
• Fellowship amount: 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual amount is determined based on family status and seniority. Grants that meet the conditions of doctoral fellowships are considered free of personal income tax.
• Benefits include a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (for full-time), supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance, and eco vouchers.

Interested?

Send your CV, copy of your diploma (if already obtained), and a motivation letter to:
Lindsey Devisscher – lindsey.devisscher@ugent.be

Note: Late applications will not be accepted.

Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, and everyone is encouraged to apply.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact:
Prof. Lindsey Devisscher – lindsey.devisscher@ugent.be, +32(0)9/332 56 65