Phd Position: Linking Gene Regulation To Neuronal Phenotype And Circuit Function Vib 15 Mar 2026 Leuven Flanders Belgium

MOSANGroup Ltd

Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
On-site
Spatial transcriptomics protocols
Neuronal activity and morphology measurement
Multi-modal datasets analysis
The PhD position at MOSANGroup Ltd focuses on linking gene regulation to neuronal phenotypes and circuit function through an interdisciplinary approach that combines experimental biology and computational analysis. Candidates should have a strong background in molecular biology, neuroscience, or related fields, along with experience in wet-lab work and proficiency in Python

Job Summary

  • The Laboratory of Computational Biology is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to study how gene-regulatory programs give rise to neuronal phenotypes.
  • Responsibilities include setting up and optimizing spatial transcriptomics protocols, measuring neuronal activity and morphology, and applying advanced computational analysis and machine learning.
  • The position offers interdisciplinary training, cutting-edge science, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a fully funded PhD position for typically 4 years.

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The PhD position at MOSANGroup Ltd focuses on linking gene regulation to neuronal phenotypes and circuit function through an interdisciplinary approach that combines experimental biology and computational analysis. Candidates should have a strong background in molecular biology, neuroscience, or related fields, along with experience in wet-lab work and proficiency in Python.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • spatial transcriptomics protocols
  • neuronal activity and morphology measurement
  • multi-modal datasets analysis
  • machine learning approaches
  • Python programming proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • curious and self-motivated mindset
  • comfortable at wet lab and computation interface
  • collaborative team player

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • Wet-lab experience
  • Experience with data analysis, machine learning, and AI methods

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