Leading scientist position in Biotech start-up.

The Vankelecom group at the KU Leuven is searching for an outstanding (biomedical) scientist to continue and deeper elaborate on a project centered on translating human organoids into a diagnostic tool. The Vankelecom group focuses on reproductive biology implicating organoid technology (e.g. Nature Cell Biology 2019, 21:1041), and engages with a group of international entrepreneurs to create a highly innovative organoid-based diagnostic tool.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for exploring and validating a new diagnostic tool and setting.

• You will define, organize, perform, analyze and troubleshoot (wet-lab) experiments, all in dynamic interaction with the Principal Investigator (PI) prof. Vankelecom, and provide scientific and technical input.

• You will present results and ideas in a clear way to main stakeholders of the project (such as Leuven Research & Development, LRD).

• You will together with the PI and major stakeholders actively search for industrial (and academic) opportunities including grants and collaborations, and discuss strategic directions with them.

Profile

• You have a MSc degree in biomedical, pharmaceutical, bio-engineering, biological or medical science (a PhD is a plus).

• You have strong knowledge in cell biology and relevant cell culture experience (organoid expertise is a plus).

• You are familiar with state-of-the-art technologies such as RNA-sequencing analysis (bioinformatics expertise is an asset).

• You are a creative and passionate scientist, have an analytical mind and can work independently.

• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are willing to give your maximum for a growing biotech venture.

• You have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communicative skills.

• You are highly motivated, swiftly adapt to new situations and aspire to be part of, and contribute to, a dynamic growth path.

• You are fluent in English, both orally and in writing.

Offer

We offer you a 1-year position with high potential for renewal, including an attractive salary package (according to grade and experience) and the strong possibility to join, and grow with, a promising biotech start-up with a very international angle.

The position can be the start toward a PhD, if desired.

The position starts from September 2021 (or later).

Interested?

Please complete the online application procedure and include a detailed CV, a motivation letter describing previous research experience and the names and contact information of 2 references.

After candidate selection, interviews (live or by Skype) will be organized.

For more information, you can contact christina.vochten@kuleuven.be.

You can apply for this job no later than August 31, 2021, via the online KULeuven application tool.

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