PhD position: Neural mechanisms of arthrosis

KU Leuven · Leuven, Flanders, Belgium

Location
Leuven
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 13, 2026

Job Description

  • Must hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Physiotherapy or Neuroscience.
  • A track record of research in sensory/pain neuroscience.
  • Be familiar with intracellular Ca2+ imaging and/or patch-clamp electrophysiology.
  • Experience in animal work (pain behavior, with valid certificate for animal use).
  • Skills on statistical data analysis, data plotting and scientific reporting.
  • A track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications is highly desirable.
  • Pain is an adaptive sensory experience that prevents tissue injury, but its chronification constitutes a major public health and socioeconomic burden. Osteoarthritis (OA), affecting over 500 million people worldwide, is one of the most prevalent chronic pain conditions, with articular pain as its most disabling symptom, although its mechanisms remain unclear. Since articular pain originates in the joint, peripheral sensory neurons innervating this tissue represent a relevant and accessible...

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