VIE Research Scientist in cell biology

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  

Your Mission

As a VIE Associate, you will contribute to the generation and characterization of human iPSC-derived in vitro models to support translational neuroscience research.

• You will develop and optimize differentiation protocols to obtain relevant neural cell types, including neurons and glial cells.


• You will establish robust and reproducible cellular systems reflecting disease-relevant phenotypes.


• You will perform molecular, cellular, and functional assays to characterize these models.


• You will analyze experimental data and contribute to the interpretation of disease mechanisms.


• You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate in vitro findings into broader project strategies.


• You will support the application of these models for target validation and pharmacological testing.


• You will ensure high scientific rigor, documentation, and data quality throughout your work.


• You will actively learn and apply advanced technologies in stem cell biology and neuroscience.

Through this experience, you will build expertise in translational in vitro modeling within a drug discovery environment.

Your profile

• Diplome: Bachelors and Master degree in Life Sciences


• Fluent English


• Knowledge and interest in cellular biology


• High learning capacity and team collaboration skills


• Pioneer spirit and scientific curiosity

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.