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Ready to take your research further? Join VIB – Where top science meets global talent
VIB is a leading life sciences research institute located in Flanders, Belgium — and we’re on the lookout for outstanding researchers from around the world. Whether you would like to pursue a PhD, grow your expertise as a postdoc, or lead a research group, VIB offers a vibrant and supportive environment where your science can thrive.
At VIB, we don’t just do great science — we enable it.
Before you join us, get to know VIB
Why do some people get sick, while others don’t? Why does our body need bacteria? And how do some plants thrive in dry places? Welcome to VIB, a life sciences research institute in Flanders, Belgium. Come inside and discover how we study life, from the microbial worlds inside our bodies to the soil beneath our feet, to help protect human health and make crops more resilient. It all starts with curiosity. Take a look for yourself.
Before you join us, get to know us
Tune in to Called to Science, our video podcast where our scientists share honest stories about working at VIB, their paths, passions, and the moments that shaped their careers.
Step into our world of curiosity
Before you join us, get to know us
Tune in to Called to Science, our video podcast where our scientists share honest stories about working at VIB, their paths, passions, and the moments that shaped their careers.