Publisher
source

Evelien Van Roie

Just Landed

New Today

PhD Fellowship Application in Muscle Physiology, Resistance Training, and Healthy Ageing Hasselt University in Belgium

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sports Science

Funding

This is not a pre-funded PhD position. The selected candidate will prepare an FWO PhD Fellowship application for 2027, and funding is only available if the FWO selection is successful. No financial compensation is provided for application preparation.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Country flag

Country

Belgium

University

Hasselt University

Social connections

How do I apply for this?

Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.

Apply for this position

Keywords

Sports Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Exercise Physiology
Rehabilitation Science
Aging
Medical Science
Strength And Conditioning
Salud Pública
Neuromuscular Physiology
Older Adults
Biomedicine

Suggested positions

About this position

Hasselt University’s Brain, Exercise and Muscle Research Group is seeking outstanding PhD candidate(s) for an FWO PhD Fellowship application (Fundamental Research) for 2027.

The project sits at the intersection of muscle physiology, resistance training, exercise physiology, and healthy ageing, with a particular focus on older adults. The research aims to study dose–response relationships in resistance training and their effects on muscle force–velocity characteristics, combining ex vivo assessments of muscle tissue structure and function with in vivo measurements of muscle oxygenation, electrical activity, and force generation.

The position is especially relevant for candidates with a background in Movement or Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields, and for those interested in mechanistic muscle research with clinical relevance. The team emphasizes multidisciplinary supervision, access to specialized infrastructure at UHasselt, and international collaboration.

This is not a pre-funded PhD position. Instead, the selected candidate will work with the supervisors to prepare a competitive FWO PhD Fellowship proposal for 2027. Funding depends on successful FWO selection, and no financial compensation is provided for the application-preparation phase.

Applicants should have an excellent academic record, relevant research experience, strong motivation for PhD study, and good communication skills in English and Dutch. The application deadline is 30 November 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview in December 2026.

To apply, submit a CV, motivation letter, degree certificates, and academic transcripts through the provided application link, and review the FWO eligibility criteria before applying.

Funding details

This is not a pre-funded PhD position. The selected candidate will prepare an FWO PhD Fellowship application for 2027, and funding is only available if the FWO selection is successful. No financial compensation is provided for application preparation.

What's required

Master’s degree or expected graduation in 2027 in Movement or Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field; outstanding academic record (top 5% of the cohort); strong motivation to pursue a PhD; relevant research experience; excellent communication skills in English and Dutch; commitment to developing a competitive FWO PhD Fellowship proposal.

How to apply

Submit your CV, motivation letter, relevant degree certificates, and academic transcripts via the application link. Review the FWO eligibility criteria for the 2027 call before applying. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview in December 2026.

More information can be found here

Ask ApplyKite AI

Start chatting
Can you summarize this position?
What qualifications are required for this position?
How should I prepare my application?

Professors