PhD researcher Department of Movement Sciences

The Department of Movement Sciences is a research department that is part of the Biomedical Sciences Group of KU Leuven. Our mission is to increase the knowledge and understanding of human movement through a comprehensive approach. We are dedicated to exploring the complexity of the moving body at different levels, from subcellular mechanisms to systemic interactions.
We approach human movement across different research disciplines, investigating physiological, biomechanical, psychological and sociocultural factors. Our interdisciplinary approach enables us to bridge the gap between traditional scientific disciplines and develop holistic perspectives on movement. Through collaborative research and knowledge exchange, we aim to push the boundaries of movement sciences and drive innovation in our field.
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Project

This vacancy is part of an open call. Several research teams within the Department of Movement Sciences have written out a research project for which you can apply via this PhD vacancy. Info about the research projects and PhD teams can be consulted from 12 June 2024 onwards via the following webpage: https://gbiomed.kuleuven.be/english/research/50000737/research-projects-phd-vacancy  

Applying for this vacancy means that you choose one of these research projects based on your specific background, field of interest and preference. As a candidate, you should contact the supervisor team of your preferred project in advance, their contact details can be found on the webpage of the respective research project.

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Offer

We offer a full-time employment for 1 year, renewable in case of a positive evaluation (up to a maximum of 4 years in total). The mandate starts from 1 October 2024. The research should result in a PhD thesis in 4 years. Within KU Leuven, the candidate joins the doctoral school ‘Exercise and Physical Activity in Health & Disease’ to obtain a PhD in Biomedical Sciences.

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Interested?

For more general information on this vacancy and selection procedures please contact Mr. Stijn De Baere, tel.: +32 16 37 64 67, mail: stijn.debaere@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Jean-Jacques Orban de Xivry, tel.: +32 16 37 66 03, mail: jj.orban@kuleuven.be.

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