PhD position: Ethical, legal and social aspects of organoid technologies for rare diseases (DC13) - MSCA Joint doctoral network ORGESTRA
Leuven, Vlaams Brabant
Tijdelijk
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20 dagen geleden
Offer DescriptionThe objectives of the PhD project is to reveal preferences of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) related to their disease and treatment characteristics with stem cell-derived organoids, to inform clinical trial design and clinical end point selection for subsequent clinical research in CF. The PhD student will acquire skills in qualitative empirical research (interviews, focus group discussions, etc) as well as quantitative research (e.g. survey type, discrete choice experiments). The researcher will also learn ethical and legal aspects related to treatments of CF, to provide ethical and legal support for selection of clinical study participants and inform on inclusion and exclusion criteria for clinical studies.ORGESTRA is a EU funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Joint Doctorate Network training 13 PhD candidates to conduct advanced research that addresses critical challenges in the field of organoid technologies for disease modelling, drug discovery and development for rare diseases. Our innovative and ambitious joint-PhD program will train highly qualified young scientists in new scientific and technological knowledge. At the end of your PhD, you will obtain joint/double PhD diplomas from two reputed universities within the ORGESTRA network. andThe network is developing personalized disease models using stem cell-derived organoids for rare diseases, including the lung and kidney diseases, cystic fibrosis and cystinosis. Research will aim to identify pathogenetic mechanisms, druggable targets, and drug mode of action for effective and innovative treatment strategies and to classify the pathway to clinic. We will also address ethical and regulatory issues to foster acceptance and implementation of organoid models and develop a living technologies toolset to enable a swift transfer from bench to bedside.Mobility is an essential part of MSCA PhD projects. Secondments are mandatory.RequirementsResearch Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsMasters in pharmaceutical sciences, master in drug development, master in biomedical sciences, master in medicine, master in bioengineering, master in law, master in bioethics, or master in social sciences. Candidates with a Master's degree in another field may apply if they can demonstrate their expertise and interest in patient preferences.Languages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field Ethics in health sciencesAdditional InformationBenefitsMarie Sklodowska-Curie PhDs are paid a highly competitive salary according to the Marie-Curie programme regulations composed of Living allowance: (multiplied by a country coefficient) - corresponds to the Monthly Gross salary, a mobility allowance (private mobility related costs) and Family allowance (if applicable).The net salary calculation depends on the employment rules and conditions in each country. The total allowances received for DC's salary are subject to tax and social contributions (employer's and employee's).Eligibility criteriaThe applicant must have a Master's degree (or any equivalent diploma). Note: A Master's degree (or equivalent) is not necessary at the time of the application, but will be required at the date of recruitment.Residency RestrictionThe applicant can be of any nationality but at the date of recruitment should not have resided in Belgium where the research training takes place for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to recruitment, and not have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in that country.Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.English ProficiencyBe able to communicate fluently in English (speaking and writing).No DoctorateMust not have a doctoral degree at the date of recruitmentNote: Specific requirements and skills are detailed for each positionWebsite for additional job detailsWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute KU Leuven Country Belgium City Leuven GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityLeuven WebsiteE-Mailchristina@ceratium.euSTATUS: EXPIRED