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An ERC funded full-time PhD position is available to join the Laboratory of Prof. Matthew Wilson in the GPURE: Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Urology and Reproduction subsection of the Department of Development and Regeneration at KU Leuven, Belgium.
Our laboratory focuses on human metabolism and rare inherited metabolic disorders, particularly those affecting glycosylation pathways. These ‘Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation’ (CDG) number >200 and lead to a broad range of clinical presentations such as intellectual disability, skeletal abnormalities and epilepsy. Through their study we can better diagnose patients and understand the pathological mechanisms, providing treatment targets. Furthermore, we gain profound fundamental insights into underlying biochemical pathways, with implications for more common diseases.
We are situated at the heart of a world-class health sciences campus at KU Leuven, with access to numerous state-of-the-art scientific facilities. The successful candidate will also be well situated in a collaborative international context; we currently coordinate an ERDERA network (RADICAL-CDG) aimed at developing novel CDG therapies, consisting of 18 collaborators in 8 countries.
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•A full-time PhD position for 1 year. After a positive evaluation, the contract can be extended to 3 additional years (4 years in total), for which funding has already been acquired.
•A challenging job as part of a dynamic team of 6-8 researchers performing cutting edge research at the forefront of both fundamental and translational science.
•Access to a state-of-the-art research infrastructure at a top-ranked university (typically top 10 in Europe).
•Expert training in laboratory and bioinformatic techniques required for the completion of the PhD program.
•Access to world-class ‘soft-skill’ supplementary training courses provided by KU Leuven.
•The opportunity to travel and collaborate with several international research groups.
•Remuneration according to the KU Leuven salary scale, including travel reimbursement: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/en/phd/phd-information#working-conditions
•The PhD would begin 01/02/2027, with flexibility in consultation with supervisor.
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Apply through the ‘Apply for Position’ button on the right. Please include:
•Cover Letter (motivation, career goals, skills, experience)
•CV
•Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
•Contact details of at least two reference persons
•Other information for consideration (e.g., a list of publications if applicable)
For more detailed information on the research project please contact Matthew Wilson (matthew.wilson@kuleuven.be). Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and the position will be filled as soon as an ideal candidate is identified. There is an absolute deadline of November 30th, 2026.
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