PhD scholarship: Development of new (allosteric) ligands
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Job Description
This PhD scholarship involves developing and testing new allosteric ligands for membrane-bound proteins, including designing and synthesizing peptide-based molecules. Key responsibilities include in vitro and in vivo evaluation of therapeutic potential and supervising students. Applicants need a Master's degree in science or a related field and strong English communication skills.
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Benefits
- Extensive homeworking options , a telework allowance of 50 euros per month OR an internet fee of 20 euros per month
- An open and informal working environment where attention is paid to work-life balance , and exceptional holiday arrangements with 35 days of leave (based on a fulltime contract), closure between Christmas and New Year and 3 extra leave days
- open and informal working environment
- Cost-free hospitalisation insurance
- hospitalisation insurance
- Full reimbursement of your home-to-work commute with public transport according to VUB-policy, and/or compensation if you come by bike
- Full reimbursement of your home-to-work commute
- A wide selection of meals in our campus restaurants at attractive prices
- Excellent and affordable facilities for sport and exercise , a range of discounts via Benefits@Work (in all kinds of shops, on flights, in petrol stations, amusement parks...) and Ecocheques
- facilities for sport and exercise
- Nursery near campus, discount on holiday camps
- The space to form your job content and to continuously learn through our VUB learning platforms and training courses
- And finally: great colleagues with a healthy drive.
- Is this the job you’ve been dreaming of?
- Then apply, at the latest on 15/11/2026 , via jobs.vub.be , and upload the following documents:
About This Position
Where is this position based?
The position is based at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), in Brussels, BE. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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