Devang Mehta

Devang Mehta’s lab at KU Leuven is preparing future PhD and postdoc opportunities in plant virology , interactomics , and crop protection research. The team has just received additional support from Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for a new SBO (Strategic Basic Research) project called VIROPROX , worth EUR 1.7 million . The project focuses on finding non-insecticidal solutions to plant virus diseases in sugarbeet and tomato , combining genetic and chemical approaches. It is being developed in collaboration with Herve Vanderschuren , Dominique Audenaert (VIB), and Kris De Jonghe (ILVO), with input from industry and research advisory partners. The post does not announce an open application yet, but it clearly states that new PhD/postdoc positions will be announced soon . Interested candidates should follow the Mehta Lab website and KU Leuven updates for the formal vacancy notice, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Research keywords: plant virology , interactomics , crop disease resistance , sugarbeet , tomato , genetic solutions , chemical solutions , translational research .

KU Leuven is recruiting up to three new team members for two funded projects in plant systems biology , climate-resilient agriculture , and plant virus disease resistance . The positions are with Devang Mehta , Research Professor in the Department of Biosystems at KU Leuven, and are open to both postdoctoral researchers and PhD students . The work is described as international and interdisciplinary, combining highly fundamental and strategic applied research, with interactions with industry stakeholders. Research themes include plant systems biology, climate change resilience, precise control of plant virus diseases, and CRISPR/NGT-related approaches. The post highlights a mission to develop solutions for climate-resilient agriculture and improved disease control. Funding comes from Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) and KU Leuven . No stipend, salary, or tuition details are given in the post. Interested candidates should apply through the relevant KU Leuven links: one for postdoctoral positions and one for PhD candidates.