Junior professor in metabolism associated diseases

KU Leuven · Leuven, Flanders, Belgium

Location
Leuven
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 18, 2026

Job Description

You have a PhD in biomedical sciences, biology, biochemistry or a related field, and you have at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience in the field of metabolism. You have extensive experience with animal models as well as cell biology assays. Experience with omics-techniques is preferred.

You have a strong track record, proven by publications in prominent journals and through international research experience and an indisputable research integrity.

You have demonstrable qualities related to academic education. Teaching experience is an advantage.

You possess organizational skills and have a cooperative attitude. You also possess leadership capacities within a university context.

The official administrative language used at KU Leuven is Dutch. If you do not speak Dutch (or do not speak it well) at the start of employment, KU Leuven will provide language training to enable you to take part in meetings. Before teaching courses in Dutch or English, you wi...

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