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Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp
The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.
The Department of Veterinary Sciences in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of animal physiology and small camelid immunisation and the generation of single domain antibodies.
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You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of camelid immunization technologies. Your responsibilities will include designing and conducting new and improved methodologies to immunize camelids with fungal antigens, as well as analysing the outcomes, such as animal reactions and immune responses. Additionally, you will also have the opportunity to engage in discussions about single domain antibody discovery projects arising from these immunizations. Your research aims to reduce and refine the use of llamas for this innovative research project aiming for the highest animal welfare standards. This PhD project is a collaboration between UAntwerpen (department of veterinary sciences and department of farmaceutica sciences) and Biotalys. Biotalys is a food and crop protection company developing a new generation of protein-based biocontrol solutions, shaping the future of sustainable and safe food supply.
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