🎓 PhD Student in Pharmacology – Microbiome | Luxembourg Institute of Health
📍 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
🏫 Institute: Luxembourg Institute of Health
🧪 Department: Infection & Immunity – Immuno-Pharmacology & Interactomics
👩🏫 Supervisor: Martyna Szpakowska
⏳ Duration: 36 months
📌 Ref: JA/PHD0526/AC/INF2
The Luxembourg Institute of Health is offering a PhD position in Pharmacology and Microbiome research as part of the MICRO-PATH Doctoral Training Unit, which focuses on understanding how the microbiome contributes to chronic diseases.
This interdisciplinary project investigates how microbiome-derived metabolites interact with G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the human body. The research will develop advanced platforms to profile and quantify bioactive molecules produced by gut microbes in complex biological samples such as serum, stool, and bacterial culture media.
By studying the communication between the gut microbiome and host GPCRs, the project aims to uncover new insights into immune responses, metabolic regulation, and disease mechanisms, potentially identifying novel targets for precision medicine and microbiome-based therapies.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Applicants should have:
• A Master’s degree in Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Experience with cell culture, microbiology, or bioassays
• Basic knowledge of molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, gene expression analysis)
• Interest in GPCR pharmacology or signaling assays
• Skills in data analysis tools (R, Python, GraphPad Prism) are an advantage
• Strong organizational skills, scientific curiosity, and good English communication
Why Apply?
This PhD offers the chance to work on cutting-edge microbiome and pharmacology research within an international doctoral training program. You will gain multidisciplinary experience, collaborate with experts in immunology and pharmacology, and contribute to research with potential clinical and therapeutic impact.
Location Highlight
The position is based in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, a growing European research hub with a strong international scientific community and excellent research infrastructure.
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