Researcher - Diagnostische Wetenschappen (27924)

→  Apply before 31/10/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
→  Department: GE32 - Diagnostische Wetenschappen
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 1 jaar
→  Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral decree)
→  Required diploma:Master or 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

-    The Laboratory Bacteriology Research (LBR) is a research group within the Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. LBR has been conducting research for more than 20 years on improving diagnostics for Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a bacterium present vaginally in 20% of women that can cause neonatal sepsis when transmitted to the fetus or newborn.
-    You are responsible for analyzing clinical samples for the presence of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) using qPCR and culture; identifying isolates with MALDI-TOF, performing drug susceptibility tests on GBS isolates, conducting whole-genome sequencing analysis of GBS strains, and carrying out FISH analysis of biofilms.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Biotechnology. Extensive experience with qPCR (quality control, design, and validation of qPCR assays, etc.) is essential. Extensive experience with bioinformatic analysis of whole-genome sequences of bacteria is also essential. Experience with FISH for the analysis of bacterial biofilms is required. You have experience with biobanking and mentoring students. You are a team player, take initiative, and have a scientific and critical mindset.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

-    We offer you a fixed-term contract for a period of 1 year within an international and dynamic research group. 
-    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.

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. Dr. Piet COOLS (Piet.Cools@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