PhD Student, Department of Biomedical Molecular Biology, Ghent University, Belgium

PhD Student, Department of Biomedical Molecular Biology, Ghent University, Belgium



Our research group is working on cell-cell adhesion in health and disease, including evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo). We are looking for a Ph.D. highly motivated students to conduct research on molecular evolution and the structure and functions of various members of the cadherin superfamily of key model organisms ranging from Placozoa and Cnidaria to mammals. The successful candidate will work in small teams and his / her research will involve various techniques: bioinformatics, recombinant DNA technology, gene and protein expression, knockdown of targeted genes, phenotypic analysis, and advanced microscopy. Part of the research will be conducted in a laboratory outside of Belgium.

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* You have a keen interest in phylogenomics, molecular cell biology, developmental biology and Evo-devo questions.
* You work diligently and accurately, you have a sense of responsibility and eager to learn.
* You read and speak English fluently scientific and you have good communication skills.
* You are mobile and ready to perform long-term experiment in foreign countries.

Last application date: 12/20/2011 12:00
Department: WE14 - Department of Biomedical molecular biology
Degree: Masters in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Masters in Biology, Master of Biomedical Sciences, bioengineer, or equivalent degree with distinction

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Submit application in English with a curriculum vitae and contact information for references f.vanroy @ dmbr.ugent.be

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