Department: VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology About the UniversityThe University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking European university. We provide innovative education to more than 20,000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research, and play an important societal role. With over 6,000 employees from 100 countries, we are one of the largest, most international, and innovative employers in the region. Together, we push back boundaries and shape the future – a future you can help to create. PositionThe Computational Neurobiology group (Dr. Valeriya Malysheva) and the Gut-Immune-Brain Axis Lab (Dr. Seppe De Schepper) at the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology, together with the incoming lab of Dr. Javier Aguilera Lizarraga at the Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante (Universidad Miguel Hernández-CSIC, Spain), are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join a collaborative and interdisciplinary project. The project investigates how food allergy affects gut–brain communication and function, with a focus on immune responses and neuroinflammation. Project DescriptionEmerging evidence suggests that allergic immune responses in the gut can influence the brain. However, the mechanisms of signal transmission and their contribution to brain disorders remain poorly understood. This PhD project will:
You will work in close collaboration with experts in food allergy, neuroimmunology, and computational biology, bridging experimental and computational approaches. ProfileWe are looking for a talented and curious individual with:
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