Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuromodulation of Feeding

KU Leuven
📍 Leuven, Flanders, Belgium 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

Job Description

- You have (or will have by the time of appointment) a PhD in Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Molecular Genetics or a related discipline.- You have a strong publication record to apply for postdoctoral fellowships such as MSCA or EMBO.- You have (basic) expertise in bioinformatics/computational biology, and you are willing to expand that skill.- Previous experience with Drosophila (or other arthropods) is required.- Perform independent wet bench and/or computational research in the framework of the project- Supervise PhD and master students- Present project results at local, national and international meetings- Take a lead on writing scientific papers- Assist in writing research projects and grant applicationsThe nervous systems of animals utilize a wide variety of chemicals for neuronal communication, including small molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides. Neuropeptides are by far the most diverse signalling molecules, controlling a range of essential physiological processes inclu...

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Job Details

  • Location Leuven, Flanders
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Life Scientists
  • Posted Date July 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 13, 2026