PhD position for 1 and 3 years focusing on Cellular Imaging

BIO IMAGING LAB, a small animal imaging group focusing on MRI and BLI with the following instruments:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging:
7T Pharmascan
9.4T BioSpec horizontal bore MRI system
7T 16cm Pharmascan (available end 2010)

Optical Imaging:
- Bioluminescence camera
- Fluorescence camera

As one of the forerunners in imaging research our group has a broad spectrum of interest. This position will be related to our expertise in Neurodegeneration and regeneration which includes research into:

- Neurogenesis
- Stem cell research
- Neuroplasticity

This position will be in close collaboration with the Electron Microscopy for Materials Science lab (EMAT). Here the following equipment will be available:
1 scanning electron microscope
1 dual beam FIB
6 transmission electron microscopes (TEM)

The most advanced TEM, will be of crucial importance for this project and is unique in Europe. The microscope is a double lens corrected instrument working at voltages between 50 and 300 kV and achieving a resolution of 50 pm. It also has a monochromator to lower the energy resolution to about 150 meV.

Job description

Combining small animal MRI using contrast agents and/or nanoparticles for stem cell research and nerve fiber tracing with advanced EM tools to simultaneously image cellular ultrastructure and localization of nanoparticles. The aim of this project is to get a better comprehension of the cell-nanoparticle interactions.

Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with a clear focus on research. The candidate should hold a Master in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bio Engineer or a similar degree (M2 students can also apply).

For more information please contact one of the people below.
To apply send letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to:

Prof. Dr. Annemie Van der Linden
BioImaging lab
University of Antwerpen
Department of Biomedical Sciences
e-mail annemie.vanderlinden@ua.ac.be
Phone: (+32) 3 265 3230
Middelheimcampus
G.V.125- Groenenborgerlaan 171
2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
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Prof. Dr. Sara Bals
University of Antwerpen
Dept. Fysica
e-mail sara.bals@ua.ac.be
Phone: (+32) 3 265 3284
Middelheimcampus
G.U.432 Groenenborgerlaan 171
2020 Antwerpen, Belgium

Dr. Peter Ponsaerts
Hematologie
University of Antwerpen
e-mail peter.ponsaerts@ua.ac.be
Phone: (+32) 3 265 2428
Campus Drie Eiken
D.T.117 Universiteitsplein 1
2610 Wilrijk, Belgium