VIE Neuroimaging Scientist in Neurodegeneration

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Make your mark for patients

UCB is an international biopharmaceutical company primarily engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products. It specializes in researching therapeutic solutions for patients suffering from severe diseases, treated by specialists, particularly in the fields of the central nervous system (including epilepsy) and inflammation (including allergies).

The Braine-l’Alleud site specializes in chemical synthesis, development, manufacturing, and packaging of pharmaceutical products.

More information at: www.ucb.com

About The Role

The Neurodegeneration department is seeking a passionate biology researcher interested in developing therapeutic treatments within the framework of preclinical neuroscience research.

The selected candidate will actively contribute to the identification of new therapeutic targets and the development of drugs to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy.

As part of the Histology team, the candidate will help organize studies in immunohistochemistry, spatial transcriptomics, and image analysis. The goal will be to explore therapeutic signaling pathways, test compound efficacy, and characterize various in vivo models.

This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen expertise in neuroscience, microscopy, transcriptomics, histology, and image analysis using cutting-edge technologies—including artificial intelligence—within a dynamic and collaborative team.

Your Mission

• Contribute to the identification of new therapeutic targets and the development of compounds for neurodegenerative diseases
• Support studies in immunohistochemistry, spatial transcriptomics, and image analysis
• Investigate therapeutic signaling pathways and assess compound efficacy in in vivo models
• Collaborate closely with scientific teams to interpret results and refine experimental approaches
• Leverage digital tools and advanced technologies to enhance understanding of disease mechanisms

Your Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, PhD, or Engineering degree in cellular or animal biology, with at least two years of lab experience in neuroscience
• Strong skills in immunohistochemistry and microscopy
• Proficiency with computers (PC, Windows, software) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in French or English
• Solid knowledge of neuroscience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in wide-field and confocal microscopy
• Knowledge of rodent neuroanatomy
• Familiarity with image analysis software
• Ability to critically analyze and interpret results
• Strong communication skills to present data clearly and concisely
• Curiosity and ability to learn new techniques as needed
• Organizational skills, autonomy, and problem-solving ability
• Team spirit, proactivity, and a positive attitude

Please note that this program is in partnership with Business France, and we follow the prerequisites required by Business France to carry out a VIE assignment. The main participation prerequisites are as follows:

• Be between 18 and 28 years old;
• Hold the nationality of a member country of the European Economic Area;
• Have not worked or lived in the country where the mission will take place;
• Be available to dedicate yourself to the mission full-time;
• If you have French nationality or dual nationality, be in compliance with the national service obligations of France (Numéro Identifiant Défense);
• Have a clean criminal record.

If you do not meet all these conditions, we will not be able to consider your application.