Postdoctoral research position in mast cell research (Belgium)

Within the Biomedical Research Institute of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:

Postdoctoral researcher (3 years) in mast cell research
(mandate 090/32/08)

Job description
Our projects are focused on neuroimmunological repair strategies after traumatic CNS injury with special emphasis on mast cells. The position is funded by the German research council (DFG) via the Priority Program 1394 “Mast cells as promoters of health and modulators of disease”.
The successful applicant will be working in a project concerning “The role of mast cells in brain and spinal cord injuries”. He/she will make use of in vitro and in vivo models to study neuroregenerative aspects of these disorders. The project includes a rich spectrum of neuroimmunological techniques such as cell and brain slice cultures, histology, molecular biology and behavior tests.

Profile and diploma
We are looking for motivated and ambitious scientists with a strong background in mast cell biology.
We offer a highly interactive and well-equipped environment. Candidates must have an officially recognized PhD degree in biological, (bio)medical or life sciences or equivalent with a molecular/cellular orientation. The candidate has excellent communication skills, a good knowledge of English and is highly motivated to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Offer
The Dept. of Functional Morphology and the Biomedical Research Institute of Hasselt University invites applications for a postdoctoral position for 3 years with the possibility of extension.

Further information

Content job responsibilities: prof. dr. Sven Hendrix, +32-11 26 85 05, sven.hendrix@uhasselt.be

Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms

which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan – building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 – 11 – 26 80 03

or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, December 4th 2009.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.