Personal Assistant of the Deputy Director

Join our team as a personal assistant of the deputy director and become indispensable!

Prof. Renzo Mancuso, deputy director at the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology - Labs is seeking a highly motivated Personal Assistant.

The VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology has 8 PI’s and hosts internationally recognized leaders in the field of Neurogenetics and Neuroinflammation.  Current research groups address a broad set of questions related to neurodegenerative diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, emphasising on understanding the genetic etiology and developing diagnostics and treatment methods for these diseases. Approaches range from human genetics and genomics to protein biochemistry and neuronal and glial cell biology, while models include yeast, fly, mouse, and pluripotent human cell systems. Research groups have access to state-of-the-art research and top-notch support core facilities and attract talented international scientists from across the world. 

The VIB-UAntwerp Center is part of VIB, a Life Sciences institute with colleague-researchers in cancer, biotechnology, structural biology, immunology amongst others, and an extensive set of core facilities and opportunities for technology transfer. We are also embedded within the University of Antwerp.

Job Description

You will be the administrative right hand of the deputy director and without you, we will feel lost.  You take matters into your own hands, are proactive, and get things done.  You will be the eyes and ears of the deputy director and go-to person for a variety of tasks.

• Maintain, manage, and coordinate the diary, arrange appointments and meetings
• Maintain and manage the email account and ensure follow-up of requests
• Prepare and send correspondence
• Manage and coordinate projects and tasks delegated by the deputy director
• Coordination and organization of travels for the deputy director and for the other PI’s in the center
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Leadership Team
• Assist in the organization and coordination of events
• You are part of the administrative team and backup for the reception desk

Your profile

We seek a dynamic individual with excellent organizational and communication skills.

• We are looking for an enthusiastic Bachelor or Master in Biomedical Sciences, or someone with an administrative background with a profound interest in biomedical or neurological research. 
• You have a clear administrative focus and can manage different things at the same time
• You have at least a couple of years of experience in a similar position                                                          
• You have a positive and energetic personality
• You are flexible and have a strong sense of responsibility
• You can handle stressful situations with deadlines
• Broad knowledge of the complete Office package
• Since we work in an international environment you need to be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English and Dutch
• You are well-organized, structured and discrete
• Team player and eager to learn
• A science background is considered a big plus

We offer

• Full-time (100%) or part-time (80%) position with an open-ended contract
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A central position in a fast-growing, dynamic research center
• A stimulating and international environment
• If you come to the lab by public transport; full reimbursement
• If you come to the lab by bike; a bike allowance of €0.30/km
• Eco-cheques
• Closing week between Christmas and New Year and a very nice package of holidays
•  Starting date: as soon as possible

Join us → how to apply

Submit your application through the VIB online application tool and be sure to include:

• a detailed CV
• a letter of motivation explaining why you are interested in our work and aspire to the position of personal assistant

For more information please contact renzo.mancuso@vib.be

For more information about our research center https://cmn.sites.vib.be/en/labs