08 Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Antwerp, Belgium

The position includes the following tasks:

• As part of the Purple4Life project, your primary responsibility will be to investigate the photoheterotrophic cultivation of purple bacteria using carbon sources derived from CCU processes, with a focus on optimizing the production of bioactive compounds such as carotenoids and Coenzyme Q10.
• You will design and carry out laboratory experiments and perform comprehensive analyses using state-of-the-art techniques to assess growth performance, substrate utilization, and biomass quality. You will play an active role in the development, execution, and interpretation of experiments.
• If you are recruited as a PhD candidate, you will work towards the completion of a doctoral thesis in Bioscience Engineering, with a focus on purple bacteria biotechnology.
• If you are recruited as a postdoctoral fellow, you will work towards the publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts, and support grant acquisition.
• You will also be an active member of SUSTAIN’s microbial protein cluster, collaborating with and supporting fellow researchers and ongoing projects when needed.
• Participation in national and international conferences, project meetings, and workshops will be encouraged and supported.
• You will be expected to contribute to scientific publications and prepare regular reports on your research progress.

• You will carry out high-quality scientific research and develop novel electrochemical sensing strategies for nucleic acid detection.
• You will develop new research projects according to the strategic plan of the research group A-PECS and you compete for externally funded research grants.
• You will report on the results of your research and produce academic publications.
• You will assist in ongoing research projects and the activities of the research group.
• You will contribute to attracting national and international research funding.
• You will assist in the supervision of PhD students and other team members.
• If necessary, you will fulfill a limited number of teaching activities.
• You will participate in the provision of academic services: you will represent the research group both internally and externally.
• You explore the market potential of your work.

The Vision Lab at the University of Antwerp (http://visielab.uantwerpen.be/ ) has an open position for a postdoctoral researcher to strengthen our tomography research team with, for this position, a particular emphasis on computational imaging and deep learning. Tomography is an image reconstruction technique that leans strongly on large-scale numerical mathematics and computational science. It has a wide range of applications in medicine (CT-scans), industry (nondestructive testing) and science (3D imaging of nanomaterials).

The researcher will contribute to the development of a radically new method for 3D reconstruction of nanomaterial scans. The technique will be dedicated to the analysis of semiconductor samples in close collaboration with imec Belgium (https://www.imec-int.com/en/home) (prof. C. Fleischmann).

The research groups Functional Morphology and imec Vision Lab of the Faculty of Science at the University of Antwerp are seeking post-doctoral candidates willing to write research proposals on the functional morphology of organisms via dynamic X-ray imaging.

X-ray imaging is a powerful method for analysing functional morphology due to its capability to visualise internal structures. Recently, dynamic quantification of moving and/or deforming structures using X-ray imaging has also become possible. Workflows such as X-ray Reconstruction of Moving Morphology (XROMM) have significantly gained popularity in the fields of functional morphology and biomechanics of animals. The innovative use of dynamic X-ray imaging offers unique opportunities for researchers to advance beyond the state-of-the-art in addressing open questions on form and function. The University of Antwerp’s core facility, DynXLab, is well-equipped to facilitate this type of research.

External and internal post-doc researchers who are eligible to submit an FWO or MSCA post-doc application are invited to apply. The top-ranked candidate(s) with the best profile (project idea & CV) acquire a preparatory post-doctoral research mandate to further develop and submit a competitive research proposal to FWO (Flemish Science Foundation) or MSCA (Horizon Europe Marie Curie fellowships), with the University of Antwerp as the host institution.

The research groups of Neuroimmunology (NIM) and Microglia and Inflammation in Neurological Disorders (MIND) at VIB-CMN-UA, are excited to announce a call for a joint postdoctoral researcher to study the complexity and heterogeneity of both mouse and human microglia in neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration. By using state of the art spectral flow cytometry you will develop advanced tools to analyse and study microglia phenotype, function and dysfunction. If you are up for a technological challenge to address key biological questions, this project could be a perfect fit for you.

External and internal post-doc researchers who are eligible to submit an FWO or MSCA post-doc application are invited to apply. The top ranked candidate(s) with the best profile (project proposal & CV) acquire a preparatory post-doctoral research mandate to further develop and submit a competitive research proposal to FWO (Flemish Science Foundation) or MSCA (Horizon Europe Marie Curie fellowships), with the University of Antwerp as host institution.

The Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies Research Group (TRICS) of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Antwerp is seeking post-doctoral candidates interested in developing a research proposal in the domain of Media Accessibility in collaboration with OPEN Expertise Centre for Accessible Media and Culture. Potential areas for exploration include, but are not limited to:

1. User Experience and Engagement: Investigating how accessibility features impact user experience and satisfaction across different media formats, including television, film, digital platforms, and live events.
2. Technology and Innovation: Exploring the role of emerging technologies in enhancing media accessibility. This could involve research on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other technological advancements that support the creation of accessible media.
3. Policy and Regulation: Analyzing the impact of existing legislation and regulatory frameworks on media accessibility.
4. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Encouraging research that draws insights from diverse fields, such as psychology, engineering, design, and social sciences. This approach can lead to innovative methodologies and frameworks to tackle accessibility challenges.
5. Cultural and Linguistic Dimensions: Investigating how media accessibility intersects with cultural and linguistic diversity. Research could explore how different communities perceive and use accessibility features and how these features can be adapted to meet diverse needs.
6. Evaluation and Impact Assessment: Developing metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of accessibility initiatives in media.

• Since the launch of ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an accessible part of everyday life. We define AI broadly, looking beyond generative AI and including other forms of ‘smart’ automation, such as algorithmic recommendation and chatbots. We are hiring a postdoctoral researcher to develop a project critically analyzing the role of AI in media and society. The aim is to come to a balanced assessment of its opportunities and risks, in particular in relation to underlying power relations in media and society. The candidate should focus on one or more of the following aspects:
  1. Media discourses: you use qualitative and/or quantitative methods to analyze the way AI is discussed and represented in media.
  2. Political economy: you research the ownership and governance of AI and related automated systems, with a focus on digital empires such as Meta/Facebook and Alphabet/Google.
  3. User perspectives: you use qualitative and/or quantitative methods to analyze how media users think about and deal with automated content such as social media feeds and news recommendations.
• Your proposal should be connected to the research interests and expertise of (at least) one of the professors of the Antwerp Media in Society Centre: Sander De Ridder, Alexander Dhoest, Pieter Maeseele and Steve Paulussen.
• The main aim of this temporary position is to develop a proposal for a postdoctoral fellowship to be submitted to FWO and Horizon-MCSA.