Postdoctoral Scientist

**Job Description**
The Pasque lab at KU Leuven is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist for a newly funded project focused on decoding early human embryo development. This involves using cutting-edge stem cell-based embryo models, single-cell omics, and an emphasis on X-chromosome inactivation and cell fate. The project aims to elucidate the gene regulatory networks underlying early human post-implantation development and cell fate specification in extraembryonic lineages, utilizing innovative techniques such as blastoids, CRISPR perturbations, microscopy, and single-cell omics. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including experts from the Curie Institute and University of Nantes.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Solid experience with mammalian stem cells, gene regulation, developmental biology, and molecular techniques.
• Prior experience in cell culture.
• Prior experience in molecular biology.
• Prior experience in transcriptomics.
• Prior experience in epigenomics.
• Prior experience in early mammalian embryogenesis.
• Prior experience in human pluripotent stem cells.
• Prior experience in epigenetics.
• Prior experience in X-chromosome inactivation.
• Prior experience in embryo models.
• Prior experience in microscopy.
• Prior experience in RNA FISH.
• Prior experience in single-cell genomics.
• Prior experience in computational biology.
• Strong motivation for collaborative interdisciplinary research in early human development.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Life Sciences
• Stem Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Related field

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• 1 – 4 years (Research Experience)
Other:
• Track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Solid experience with mammalian stem cells, gene regulation, developmental biology, and molecular techniques.

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