Timo De Groof

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is advertising an international PhD opening in the MITH Brussel lab, led by Research Professor Timo De Groof. The project is part of Polaris Eu , a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network , and focuses on nanobody discovery targeting GPRC5B for receptor modulation , visualisation , and downstream functional testing . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in biology , biomedical engineering , neuroscience , chemistry , and medical science , especially those aiming to work on translational research that may accelerate therapy development for a rare genetic brain disease . The position is described as fully funded and includes a competitive salary . The doctoral network also offers secondments across a consortium of 13 partners in 9 European countries , giving the selected PhD student exposure to an international research environment and collaborative training opportunities. Eligibility is not fully detailed in the post, but the poster explicitly seeks an international PhD student . Interested applicants should review the full list of positions and requirements in the application portal. Deadline: 5 October 2026. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/evAHzVuz