Postdoctoral Scientist CAR-T - Biochemie en Microbiologie (28032)

→  Apply before 24/11/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Sciences
→  Department: WE10 - Biochemie en Microbiologie
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 23 maanden
→  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 programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

• You spend at least 90% of your assignment on scientific research
• Your research fits within a research project funded by the UGent Industrial Research Fund where we aim to improve the efficacy and durability of traditional CAR T-cell therapies through a specific glycosylation change at the cell surface. The aim of the current project is to complete the data package with a perspective to technology transfer.
• You will contribute occasionally to academic teaching in the field of biotechnology.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have broad research experience in synthetic biology, specifically in Chimeric Antigen Receptor T (CAR T) cell engineering, particularly through genetic engineering of CAR T cell metabolic/biosynthetic pathways.
• You have experience in experimental work with mouse models, glycan analysis, and flow cytometry, and you have a strong background in T-cell immunology.
• You hold a FELASA C certificate.
• You have a particular interest and experience in intellectual property protection; given the lab’s focus on medical biotechnology, patents are considered equivalent to publications.
• Interest in tech transfer is required, given the focus on valorizing the project.
• You have experience in teaching lectures at the Master’s level in molecular life sciences and supervising students.
• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Bioengineering.
• You are a creative, collaborative person with a hands-on attitude and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads.
• Effective communication and writing skills, along with a good command of the English language, are essential for successful selection.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for a period of 23 months.
• Your contract will start on 1/02/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  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, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before 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). 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”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  … 

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. Nico Callewaert (nico.callewaert@ugent.be). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36