Jobs
Interested in joining our lab?
We are always looking for highly motivated PhD candidates and postdocs with an outstanding academic record to apply for FWO, Marie Curie or similar fellowships. Feel free to reach out with any inquiries by emailing Prof. Masschelein with your CV and research interests. We welcome applications from people with (bio)chemistry, microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, bioscience engineering, biophysics and/or bioinformatics backgrounds.
Our campus
The Laboratory for Biomolecular Discovery and Engineering is part of the Department of Biology at KU Leuven and the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology. KU Leuven, founded in 1425, is Belgium’s highest-ranked university as well as the most innovative university in Europe according to Reuters. Our lab houses state-of-the-art technologies and equipment for research at the interface between chemistry and biology. It is located in in the beautiful park of the 15th century Arenberg castle in Heverlee, near the city centre of Leuven.
Leuven, Belgium
Leuven is a picturesque historic city with a young and vibrant atmosphere and a strong international allure. Located only 25 km from Brussels, the city is well connected to other major cities in Belgium and easy to reach by plane, train and car. Leuven is an intimate university city, known for its beer, music and film festivals, gorgeous architecture, wonderful restaurants and cosy pubs and cafes. It is also home to the Stella Artois brewery. The campus of the University is spread across the heart of the city, which creates a very lively atmosphere.