PhD Position-Modeling Membrane Permeability at Ghent University Belgium, 2019

A PhD position for an outstanding PhD student is available in the Center for Molecular Modeling at Ghent University. The PhD student will work towards a doctoral degree under the supervision of Prof. An Ghysels through the doctoral school’s program of Ghent University.

The Ghent University is a public research university located in Ghent, Belgium. It was established in 1817 by King William I of the Netherlands. After the Belgian revolution of 1830, the newly formed Belgian state began to administer the university.

Benefits:

Fully Funded

Requirements:

Eligible Countries: The scholarship is available to Belgium and International students.

Entrance Requirements: We are seeking exceptionally qualified and motivated applicants for this position. Students with high grades and research experience in their B.Sc. and M.Sc. studies are strongly preferred.

• The PhD student should have excellent skills in physics/mathematics/statistics (for method development),
• The student should have an interest in dealing with large data (computational tools for generating and analyzing data of complex molecular systems). A large experience with statistics and programming (e.g. python) is necessary.
• The PhD student should have (or should develop) a strong interest in statistical physics, biophysics or material physics, programming, scientific communication, assistance in teaching.
• Candidates should have an open attitude towards learning research skills.
• Language: Fluency in English, good communication skills (written and oral), and sufficient social aptitude to integrate in a diverse research group.

How to Apply:

Send your application to prof. A Ghysels before December 17, 2018, with the subject line: “Application for PhD position- Modeling membrane permeability” You can also contact her for additional information about the vacancy.

The application should include:

• A detailed resume (personal information with biography, education & grades, publications)
• A letter of motivation, – transcripts of B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses and grades,
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae with a complete biography,
• A list of two professors who have supervised you in your B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. research project and who are willing to provide a letter of recommendation (the letter itself has not to be sent at this point).

All documents should be in PDF format and written in English.

Deadline:

December 17, 2018

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