Are you a Master’s graduate looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Explore the range of funded PhD programs available at the University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. Apply online now and kickstart your doctoral journey!
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Crystal structure evolution at surfaces of perovskite electrocatalysts during cycling
Summary of PhD Program:
Electrocatalytic water splitting is a promising source of green energy, but the high energy requirement of the oxygen evolution reaction necessitates the use of costly, scarce and unstable precious metal catalysts, which pose a challenge for large-scale implementation. To address this problem, this study focuses on optimizing perovskite-type oxides, which are a stable, adaptable, and low-cost alternative with good intrinsic oxygen evolution reaction activity.
Application Deadline: January 30th 2025
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in signal enhancement strategies for photoelectrochemical sensors for nucleic acid-based sequences
Summary of PhD Program:
The overall goal of this PhD is the development of strategies to enhance the sensitivity of novel photoelectrochemical biosensors that will pave the way to the construction of affordable, robust, and user-friendly platforms for healthcare applications, i.e. cancer diagnosis and infectious disease diagnostics. Due to the integration of recognition bioelements (e.g. DNA/RNA, antibodies or aptamers), electrochemical biosensors are ideally suited for the selective determination of a wide variety of clinically relevant targets such as cancer biomarkers, pathogens, etc.
Application Deadline: January 8, 2025
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in bio-electrochemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
The overall goal of this PhD is the development of novel aptamer-based electrochemical biosensing strategies that will pave the way to the construction of affordable, robust, and portable detection platforms. Due to the integration of biorecognition elements, such as aptamers, electrochemical biosensors are ideally suited for the selective determination of a wide variety of targets. Crucial in developing such biosensing strategies is the characterization of the aptamers and their interaction with the target molecules via various bioanalytical technologies.
Application Deadline: January 8, 2025
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in processing and analysis of magnetic resonance images using machine and deep learning
Summary of PhD Program:
This position is part of the ERC Consolidator project “A data-driven approach to microstructure imaging” (ADAMI), funded by the European Union. ADAMI is a highly interdisciplinary project that combines insights from physics/engineering (magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and light-sheet microscopy), biological and medical sciences (tissue microstructure, immunostaining, and neuroscience), and computer science (data analysis, image processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence) to achieve a breakthrough in microstructure imaging with MRI.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in in vivo microstructure imaging with magnetic resonance imaging
Summary of PhD Program:
This position is part of the ERC Consolidator project “A data-driven approach to microstructure imaging” (ADAMI), funded by the European Union. ADAMI is a highly interdisciplinary project that combines insights from physics/engineering (magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and light-sheet microscopy), biological and medical sciences (tissue microstructure, immunostaining, and neuroscience), and computer science (data analysis, image processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence) to achieve a breakthrough in microstructure imaging with MRI.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in animal physiology and small camelid immunisation and the generation of single domain antibodies
Summary of PhD Program:
You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of camelid immunization technologies. Your responsibilities will include designing and conducting new and improved methodologies to immunize camelids with fungal antigens, as well as analysing the outcomes, such as animal reactions and immune responses. Additionally, you will also have the opportunity to engage in discussions about single domain antibody discovery projects arising from these immunizations. Your research aims to reduce and refine the use of llamas for this innovative research project aiming for the highest animal welfare standards.
Application Deadline: February 10th, 2025
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7. Fully Funded PhD Position in neuroimmunology in the laboratory for gut-immune-brain axis research
Summary of PhD Program:
The VIB Center for Molecular Neurology at The University of Antwerp is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Neuroimmunology in the Laboratory for Gut-Immune-Brain Axis Research. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to investigate the role of the immune system and the gut-brain axis in health and neurological diseases, with a particular focus on macrophages and circulating leukocytes between the gut and brain.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
8. Fully Funded PhD Position in in vitro gametogenesis within the context of fertility
Summary of PhD Program:
The earth faces an unprecedented extinction crisis. Assisted reproductive technologies and cryobanking are crucial for preserving mammalian genetic diversity, but challenges persist due to lack of oocyte scarcity. Using somatic cells for generating offspring through in vitro gametogenesis has been explored. We aim to establish protocols to enhance reprogramming efficiency of somatic cells into induced pluripotent stem cells and to create a 3D co-culture system allowing the growth of follicles. Using pigs as a domestic large animal model, we aim to bridge the gap between mice and wildlife applications, aiding biodiversity conservation.
Application Deadline: 20 February 2025
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in neuromodulation by electroconvulsive therapy in clinical psychiatry
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD trajectory consists of 2 main assignments:
i) processing and analyzing existing clinical and biological data for scientific dissemination
Your thesis will consist of at least 3 scientific articles (1 meta-analysis and 2 original research papers) on the role of a broad scala of clinical and biological in the prediction of ECT outcome for patients with depression. The original research data have been collected within the framework of 2 clinical trials on electroconvulsive therapy for patients with depression (“BIOMAPD study” & “PRASED study”)
Application Deadline: January 6th, 2024
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in exploring the therapeutic potential of perinatal cell SECRETomes
Summary of PhD Program:
In this PhD project, you will apply the cuprizone mouse model to evaluate the therapeutic potential of different perinatal cell-derived secretomes in terms of immunomodulatory and/or neuro-protective/regenerative capacity. To investigate this topic, you will contribute to the development of a novel drug delivery system for perinatal cell-derived secretomes and apply our continuously expanding CPZ mouse model interrogation toolbox, including magnetic resonance imaging, histological analyses, transcriptomics and proteomics, to study in vivo therapeutic benefit. Additionally, you will extend our analysis with profound metabolomics (incl. lipidomics) studies.
Application Deadline: January 9th, 2025
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in cardio-oncology with focus on translational research on the role of SERPINA3 in cancer therapy-related cardiovascular dysfunction (CTRCD)
Summary of PhD Program:
The GENCOR Research Unit of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) PhD-student in the field of cardio-oncology with focus on translational research on the role of SERPINA3 in cancer therapy-related cardiovascular dysfunction (CTRCD). The research builds on previous data from the research team, in patients and mouse models, showing promise of SERPINA3 as prognostic marker and possible target in cardiovascular disease.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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12. Fully Funded PhD Position in omics analysis to investigate the clinical impacts of neglected tropical diseases (mainly onchocerciasis) on the central nervous system
Summary of PhD Program:
The Global Health Institute of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of omics analysis to investigate the clinical impacts of neglected tropical diseases (mainly onchocerciasis) on the central nervous system. This line of research would contribute to unravelling the pathogenesis of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy, a new type of epilepsy, and a major neglected public health problem in many remote areas in sub-Saharan Africa.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in modern African history
Summary of PhD Program:
You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in History. The PhD project focusses on the role of women in Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT) along the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, from the late 19th century to present. You will use a combination of archival research and oral history interviews.
Application Deadline: 15 January 2025
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in financial lives of immigrants in Antwerp, 1850-1940
Summary of PhD Program:
The Department of History in the Faculty of Arts is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder for research on the financial lives of immigrants in Antwerp, 1850-1940.
You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in History. You will analyse the financial behavior of immigrants in Antwerp between 1850 and 1940.
You will use Antwerp’s rich archival sources to document people’s financial behavior.
Application Deadline: January 5th 2025
15. Fully Funded PhD Position in redox flow batteries
Summary of PhD Program:
The research group Applied Electrochemistry and Catalysis (ELCAT) in the Faculty of Applied Engineering is looking for a full time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of redox flow batteries. Batteries will be crucial to transform our society to a sustainable one. As a PhD student you will therefore conduct research to understand how battery design, operating conditions and redox chemistry affect performance and study the influence on lifetime.
Application Deadline: January 9th 2025
