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PhD Doctoral Scholarship in Comparative Perinatal Gastroenterology and Sex-Related Differences in Piglets University of Antwerp in Belgium
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Gastroenterology
Funding
A doctoral scholarship is offered for one year, renewable after positive evaluation for additional one-year periods up to a maximum of four years. The monthly scholarship amount follows the University of Antwerp's rates for doctoral scholarship holders. Additional benefits include ecocheques, an internet-connectivity allowance, and either a bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs. The position also provides access to doctoral courses and an educational credit
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Belgium
University
University of Antwerp
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PhD Doctoral Scholarship in Comparative Perinatal Gastroenterology
The University of Antwerp's Department of Veterinary Sciences, within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, invites applications for a full-time doctoral scholarship holder position in comparative perinatal gastroenterology. The research will investigate sex-related differences in a piglet model and contribute to the work of the Comparative Perinatal Development group.
The successful doctoral researcher will develop a research plan and methods with supervisors, conduct experimental research, contribute to existing projects, present findings at conferences, publish scientific papers, and prepare and defend a PhD thesis. Limited teaching or research-management support tasks may also be included. The work will primarily take place at Campus Drie Eiken in Antwerp, Belgium, with possible research activity abroad.
Applicants need a master's degree in a relevant life-sciences discipline, such as biology, biomedical sciences, applied biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, veterinary sciences, or zoology, or must obtain the degree before appointment. A personal laboratory-animal license is required, along with good academic results and strong Dutch and English communication skills. The university also values teaching ability, research quality, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and willingness to pursue external predoctoral funding.
The scholarship is initially for one year and may be renewed annually after positive evaluation, up to four years total. The package includes a monthly doctoral scholarship, ecocheques, internet-connectivity support, and either a bicycle allowance or full public-transport reimbursement. Doctoral researchers can access Antwerp Doctoral School courses and educational credit.
Applications must be submitted online by 30 November 2026, midnight Brussels time. Required documents are a motivation letter, academic CV, master's thesis summary, and contact details for one professional referee. Questions about the position may be directed to Professor Chris Van Ginneken or Dr Sara Prims.
Funding details
A doctoral scholarship is offered for one year, renewable after positive evaluation for additional one-year periods up to a maximum of four years. The monthly scholarship amount follows the University of Antwerp's rates for doctoral scholarship holders. Additional benefits include ecocheques, an internet-connectivity allowance, and either a bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs. The position also provides access to doctoral courses and an educational credit
What's required
Applicants must hold, or obtain by the time of appointment, a master's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Zoology, or a related field. A personal license to work with laboratory animals is required, specifically Functions ABC for rodents or Category C. Applicants should demonstrate good study results, have good written and spoken Dutch and English, align with the university's teaching and research expectations, and show quality, integrity, creativity, cooperation, open communication, and willingness to apply for externally financed personal research grants such as FWO funding.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Antwerp's online job application platform by 30 November 2026 at midnight Brussels time. Click “Apply” and submit a motivation letter, academic CV, master's thesis summary, and contact details for one professional referee. For job-related questions, contact Chris Van Ginneken or Sara Prims.
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