Leuven International Biomedical Sciences PhD Positions (13 Posts, Fully funded) @ Belgium

Leuven International Biomedical Sciences PhD Positions (13 Posts, Fully funded) @ Belgium:

Leuven International Doctoral School Biomedical Sciences

Campus Gasthuisberg, O & N 2
Herestraat 48, box 700
B - 3000 Leuven Belgium

International Recruitment PhD Students 2009

Leuven International Doctoral School Biomedical Sciences is looking for dynamic and motivated persons with a keen interest in human health and disease and with a passion for research. In exchange we offer you a challenging environment and an intense research experience leading to a PhD degree.

Successful applicants will perform doctoral research under the supervision of a promoter who is affiliated to one of the Doctoral School programmes. In addition, PhD students will also follow a doctoral training programme that provides programme-based thematic education and stimulates the development of transferable skills.

Click here to download the Recruitment 2009 information brochure

PhD Positions Available in 2009

We have vacancies for up to 13 PhD positions in the following Doctoral School Programmes.

These positions are fully funded for 4 years.

• Cancer : vacancies
• Cell Signaling and Therapeutics : vacancies
• Drug Design and Development: from Target to Market : vacancies
• Emerging Concepts in Cardiovascular Medicine : vacancies
• Immunology and Microbiology : vacancies
• Molecular and Stem Cell Medicine : vacancies

Application Procedure

The deadline for application is January 5, 2009.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic (under)graduates in any relevant biomedical area with an excellent study track record. Succesful applicants must have obtained their Master degree (or equivalent university degree) before taking up the PhD position.

The application file consists of:

• Curriculum vitae
• Application form including a motivation statement
  • Please download and complete the form (save it as Familyname-Firstname.doc).
• One letter of recommendation
  • You should ask one senior researcher/professor who can judge your potential as a future PhD student to write a letter endorsing your application.
  • Please download the recommendation form and forward it to your referee.
  • These letters should be sent directly by the referee to Karima.Arredouani@gbiomed.kuleuven.be.
• Proof of English proficiency (more information)

Applications should be sent to by e-mail to Karima.Arredouani@gbiomed.kuleuven.be.

Please specify clearly for which project you apply.

Applications will not be considered unless we have received all documents, including the letter of recommendation.

Last date 09 January 2009