Doctoral Grant (BOF), Burns - 2019BAPDOCPROEX218

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking to fill a full-time (100%) vacancy in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy for a

Doctoral Grant by the University Research Fund (BOF) in the area of Burns

Research group: MOVANT

Muscle wasting is a hallmark of burns but the underlying pathophysiological pathways are not well understood. The main aim of this project is to investigate the underlying mechanisms of muscle wasting in a rat model of severe burns.

Job description

• You prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of Medicine and Health Sciences.
• You publish scientific articles related to the research project of the assignment.
• You contribute to teaching and research in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy.

Profile and requirements

• You hold a master degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Movement Sciences or Health Sciences.
• You can submit outstanding academic results.
• Students in the final year of their degree can also apply.
• Foreign candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy.
• You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
• You have a good working knowledge of English, experience with English writing is an asset.
• You have certified permission to carry out experimental animal research or are willing to obtain such a certificate.

We offer

• a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two-year period after positive evaluation;
• the start date of the scholarship will be between October 1st 2019 and October 1st2020;
• a gross monthly grant ranging from € 2.373,36 to € 2.516,73;
• a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

How to apply?

• Applications may only be submitted online, until the closing date August 11th 2019 and should include a copy of your CV and a cover letter.
• A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection panel.
• The interviews of the candidates, preselected by a selection panel, will take place between August 20th and September 12th 2019.
• More information about the online application form can be obtained from vacaturesuantwerpen.be.
• For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Prof. Eric van Breda; +32468349192; eric.vanbredauantwerpen.be or Prof. Ulrike Van Daele, +32 (0)3 265238., ulrike.vandaeleuantwerpen.be.

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