PhD-study: Brain development in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

KU Leuven

Full-time Social Scientists and Related Workers
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Location
Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
Posted
July 05, 2026

Job Description

  • You hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Psychological sciences (preferably with a focus on neuropsychology), or a related field.
  • You achieved excellent academic results and have a strong interest in scientific research.
  • You have a strong interest in neurodevelopment, pediatric research, and clinical neuroscience.
  • Affinity with neuromuscular disorders and/or developmental disorders is an asset.
  • You have strong analytical skills and are interested in working with complex datasets (e.g., longitudinal data, imaging, behavioral data).
  • Experience with MRI research, neuroimaging analysis, statistics, or data science is a strong advantage.
  • You are able to critically engage with scientific literature and research data, and have an interest in biomarker research and translational applications.
  • Experience in clinical research or working with children and their families is an asset.
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    Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full-time
    • Category
      Social Scientists and Related Workers
    • Date Posted
      July 05, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      August 14, 2026