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PhD Position in Structural Biology of Kinases Using Cryo-EM VIB Center for Structural Biology in Belgium

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PhD

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Belgium

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VIB-Center for Inflammation Research

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Structural Biology
Protein Chemistry
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Medical Science
Kinase Biology
Physics

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PhD opportunity in structural biology, kinase biology, and cryo-EM at the VIB Center for Structural Biology (VIB-CSB), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium.

The successful candidate will join the Efremov Lab as part of the newly funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ANA-KIN to study how protein kinases are regulated at the structural level. The project combines cryo-electron microscopy, protein biochemistry, and molecular biology to investigate kinase complexes, conformational landscapes, and regulatory interfaces with relevance to human health and next-generation therapeutics.

Research activities include structural characterization of kinase complexes using cryo-EM, protein expression and purification, biochemical characterization, and integration of structural and functional data. The lab has access to the Brussels Electron Microscopy Center (BECM), a world-class cryo-EM facility.

Eligibility: applicants of any nationality are welcome. Applicants must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Biotechnology, or a related field, and must satisfy MSCA mobility rules (not having resided or carried out their main activity in Belgium for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment). Strong English, analytical skills, and relevant practical experience are expected.

Funding: fully funded PhD position with a competitive MSCA salary plus mobility, family (where applicable), and travel allowances.

Deadline: 15 September 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be filled early. Apply with a CV, motivation statement, and two referees via the VIB job portal.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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