PhD in plant systems biology for climate change resilience and disease resistance

KU Leuven

📍 Leuven, Flanders, Belgium 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 07, 2026

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Job Description

We seek candidates with a Master’s degree (European or equivalent) in Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or other relevant degree for the project described above.
A successful candidate will ideally:
Demonstrate a strong ability to write and communicate in English
Have some experience in molecular biology and/or biochemistry labs (any model system
Intermediate programming or data-analysis skills or an interest in developing such skills (project-dependant)
Be able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
Prior experience in plant biology is not a requirement, but a strong grasp of biochemistry and molecular biology tools is necessary
Have good academic performance at the MSc and BSc levels
Be eager to learn new techniques
Be able to integrate in an international and diverse working environment
The anticipated start date is highly flexible with the earliest st...
            

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Job Details

Location Leuven, Flanders
Job Type Full-time
Category Life Scientists
Posted Date July 07, 2026
Application Deadline August 16, 2026