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PhD Positions in Enzyme Discovery and AI Protein Design at Ghent University Ghent University in Belgium
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time doctoral fellow position funded by the FWO-funded EXPEDITION project. Initial appointment is 12 months and may be extended after positive evaluation up to a maximum of 48 months. The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances; the grant is tax-free if it meets doctoral fellowship regulations.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Belgium
University
Ghent University
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About this position
Ghent University is advertising 2 PhD positions in enzyme discovery and AI protein design within the group of Prof. Tom Desmet. The project focuses on enzymes that convert renewable plant biomass into valuable sugars and derivatives, combining computational and experimental approaches.
The doctoral researchers will work on computational pipelines for enzyme discovery, AI-based protein design, enzyme evolution, and experimental enzyme characterization in the lab. The project is part of the FWO-funded EXPEDITION project and is carried out in collaboration with TU Graz, with a possible research stay in Graz.
Eligibility: applicants should hold or soon obtain a Master’s degree in Bioscience Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field. Strong interest in molecular biology and protein science is expected; programming experience (for example Python) is a plus. Excellent written and spoken English, teamwork, communication skills, and motivation to tackle complex scientific challenges are important.
Funding: this is a full-time doctoral fellowship, initially for 12 months and extendable up to 48 months after positive evaluation. The fellowship is tax-free if it meets the doctoral fellowship regulations.
Deadline: the official vacancy page lists the last application date as 24 May 2026, 23:59. Applicants should submit a CV, diploma copy (if available), and motivation letter by email to [email protected].
Funding details
Full-time doctoral fellow position funded by the FWO-funded EXPEDITION project. Initial appointment is 12 months and may be extended after positive evaluation up to a maximum of 48 months. The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances; the grant is tax-free if it meets doctoral fellowship regulations.
What's required
Applicants should hold or soon obtain a Master’s degree in Bioscience Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field. A keen interest in molecular biology and protein science is required, with prior experience in these areas considered a strong plus. Experience with programming such as Python is desirable, or motivation to develop this skill. Candidates should be curious, passionate about science, able to tackle complex scientific challenges, strong communicators, team players, and have an excellent command of written and spoken English for work in an international team.
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Professors
Prof.
Belgium
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Metabolic Biology
Molecular Biology
Enzyme Engineering
prof.
Belgium
Research Interests
Computational Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Protein Folding
Computer Science
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