Adresse → Apply before 22/04/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Department: GE32 - Diagnostische Wetenschappen
→ Occupancy rate: 40%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration
→ Term of assignment:
→ 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 programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
The development of a service platform of characterized patient-derived preclinical cancer models to evaluate the effect of novel therapeutic strategies in an in vivo context. The platform is part of a multidisciplinary research consortium within the 'Cancer Research Institute Ghent' (CRIG) (crig.ugent.be) with national and international collaborations.
- responsible for the development and coordination of the novel service research platform and act as a first point of contact
- responsible for the optimization of standard operating procedures (SOP) for the generation and characterization of patient-derived preclinical cancer models.
- responsible for the administration and ethical approval of the use of patient material and animal models for this preclinical research.
- responsible for monitoring experimental animals according to the guidelines of the ethics committee
- organize the biobanking of the biological material in collaboration with UZ Gent biobank.
- provide technical support for experiments in which the models are used for the evaluation of new therapeutic strategies
- process data and keep it up to date. You analyze and interpret the results and provide periodic feedback.
- build an internal network to efficiently obtain and process correct information in order to carry out your assignments as best as possible
- propose solutions and actively participate in the development of procedures to ensure smooth operation
- supervision and management of a team of technicians.
- contribute to a positive, pleasant and productive working environment.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- hold a PhD by dissertation in life sciences
- are a talented, enthusiastic and motivated researcher, who has a sense of high professional standards.
- have a proven track record of successful cancer research, including high-ranking (co)first-author publication(s).
- Excellent written and oral English skills are required, as evidenced by previous peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
- have strong management skills and know how to apply the principles of project management.
- have knowledge and experience with biobanking and data management.
- experience with preclinical animal models, preferably patient-derived cancer models, is a requirement and you are in possession of a Felasa C certificate for working with laboratory animals.
- are flexible and can work both autonomously and in a team.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of unlimited duration.
- Your contract will start on 1/07/2024 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4. 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, a 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 systembefore 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), including FELASA Certificate. 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”: upload at least one reference letter. A link to the PhD dissertation and/or published research papers should be provided (e.g. ORCID, google scholar profile).
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. Steven Goossens (steven.goossens@ugent.be) and/or Prof. Tim Lammens (tim.lammens@ugent.be) by e-mail. 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).
