The following positions in laboratories of EMBO community members are vacant. For information and to apply, please contact the recruiting organization or individual.
EMBO Young Investigator NetworkPhDBelgium
PhD vacancy for project on Mechanisms supporting Extracellular Vesicle (EV) signaling
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are organelles resembling viruses (often refer to as ‘exosomes’). EVs mediate cell-tocell communication and are also appreciated for their potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Yet, molecular mechanisms supporting EV activities are poorly understood precluding their rational use. The project aims to better understand EV signaling mechanisms and how EV-based therapies should be designed to increase EV-activity and specificity. The project is suitable for life science students with interests in molecular and cellular biology – biochemistry and/or biophysics. The candidate should be highly motivated to learn and apply complementary technological approaches related to EV-analysis and to develop a strong analytical and critical mind. The position is initially funded for 1 year (~2600 €/m) and intended to support the applicant to obtain his/her own fellowship. If the candidate shows high scientific potential up to 3-4 years extra funding is foreseen.
Candidates should send their CV and contact information for up to three references to:
Prof. Pascale ZIMMERMANN
Subject: PhD-EV-signaling
More information about the work of the laboratory:
Web of Science Researcher ID P-4190-2017
ORCID 0000-0001- 8768-1790
gbiomed.kuleuven.be/english/cme/research/research
www.crcm-marseille.fr/en/teams/research-teams/pascale-zimmermann