Postdoctoral researcher (27094)

   →  Apply before 05/05/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →  Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences  
   →  Department: FW03 - Bioanalyse
   →  Occupancy rate: 100%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment: 2 jaar 
   →  Wage scale:  PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree) 
   →  Required diploma: PhD 

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

• Conduct research on the interaction of mycotoxins and the gut epithelium towards colorectal cancer risk using mouse and patient-derived gut organoids, in vitro cell assays, conditional mouse model of colorectal cancer and patient-derived organoid-based xenograft models
• Elucidate the molecular mechanism using RNAseq and pathway analysis followed by validation using standard molecular techniques (qPCR, ELISA, bead-based multiplex immunoassays, immunostainings, …)
• Supervision and guidance of master students (Biomedical Sciences or related) and PhD students

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in Health Sciences.
• You have profound knowledge of gut homeostasis and pathology, including inflammation and cancer development.
• You have strong expertise in mouse models for intestinal inflammation, colorectal cancer and colitis-associated cancer, including endoscopic monitoring of tumor growth
• You have practical experience with standard molecular techniques
• You have experience in in vitro cell culture of gut-derived primary cells and organoids
• You have experience in biobanking patient-derived biological materials
• You have experience in supervision of master thesis students and guidance of PhD students
• Experience in writing grant proposals and obtaining funding
• FELASA C or other to act as experiment leader in mice experiments
• First author and co-authorships on several scientific publications
• You possess excellent written and spoken knowledge of Dutch and English

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 2 years.
• Your contract will start on 1/10/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  … 

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Marthe De Boevre (marthe.deboevre@UGent.be, +32(0)9/264 81 34). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).