Open position for a postdoctoral researcher
The Department od In Vitro toxicology of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher (m/f) to support their experimental toxicology and hepatology research.
Job description
* You will be involved in an innotative research project focused on the role of connexon and pannexin signaling in liver disease.
* You will perform cell cultivation experiments and molecular biology analyses.
* Your scientific work should result in a number of manuscripts published in international peer-reviewed journals.
* You will assist in the supervision of bachelor students, master students and doctoral students.
* You will assist in writing grant applications.
* You will assist to a minimal extent in the organisation of practical courses for students in master in pharmaceutical sciences.
Profile
* You hold a doctoral degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, medical sciences or equivalent.
* You have a master degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, medical sciences or equivalent.
* You have experience in experimental in vitro toxicology and/or fundamental liver research with relevant scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and presentations in international conferences.
* You have practical know-how regarding cell cultivation techniques as well as molecular biology and cell biology methodologies, preferably in the field of connexin and pannexin signaling.
* You have experience in supervising bachelor and master students.
* You are a dynamic and flexible person.
* You are able to work independently, yet as a team member, and accurately.
* You have excellent presentation and communication skills.
* You have a good knowledge of the English language.
Offer
* A young, dynamic and stimulating work environment.
* A contract as a full-time postdoctoral researcher at the VUB for at least 2 years.
* Start date: at 1 June 2019.
Contact
Prof. Mathieu Vinken
Department of In Vitro Toxicology
Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Laarbeeklaan 103
1090 Brussels
Belgium
Tel.: +32 (2)2 477 45 87
E-Mail: mathieu.vinken[at]vub.be
Application
Please send your application file by e-mail before 30 March 2019 to Mathieu Vinken.
The application file must contain:
- An application letter including your motivation for this position.
- A letter o recommendation by your former PhD promotor.
- Your Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications.