2-year postdoctoral position
2-year postdoctoral position
13/01/21
Location
Laarbeeklaan 103 Brussels Belgium
Function type
Postdoctoral researcher
Vacancy
The Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to support a recently granted Methusalem project.
Job description
o You will be involved in an innovative research project focused on the testing of novel anti-inflammatory drugs in mouse models of liver disease.
o You will perform animal experiments, cell cultivation experiments and molecular biology analyses.
o Your scientific work should result in several manuscripts published in international peer-reviewed journals.
o You will assist in the supervision of PhD students and master students.
o You will participate in writing grant proposals.
o You will assist in the organization of practical courses for students in bachelor and master in pharmaceutical sciences.
Profile
o You have a doctoral degree in pharmaceutical sciences, (bio)medical sciences, bioengineering sciences or equivalent.
o You have a master degree in pharmaceutical sciences, (bio)medical sciences, bioengineering sciences or equivalent.
o You have a FELASA category C certificate.
o You have hands-on experience with mouse models of liver disease.
o You are a dynamic and flexible person.
o You are able to work independently, yet as a team member, and accurately.
o You have excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral.
o You have a good knowledge of the English language both written and oral.
Offer
o A young, dynamic and stimulating work environment.
o A yearly renewable contract as a full-time postdoctoral researcher at the VUB for 2 years.
o Start date: 1 October 2021.
Contact
Prof. Mathieu Vinken, Ph.D., Pharm.D., E.R.T.
Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy-VUB
Laarbeeklaan 103-1090 Brussels-Belgium
www.mathieuvinken.com
Tel: +32 (0)2 477 45 87
E-mail: mathieu.vinken@vub.be
Application
Please send your application file by e-mail before 31 March 2021 to Mathieu Vinken. The application file must contain:
- An application letter, including your motivation for this position.
- A letter of support, preferably from your PhD supervisor(s).
- Your Curriculum Vitae, including your list of publications.
- Report cards, including your scores during your master education.
- Your PhD and master diplomas.
More info?
Ellen Telleir
Communication Coordinator