The research group ‘Environmental ecology and Applied Microbiology’ of the Department of Bioscience Engineering of the Faculty of Science is seeking to fill a vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of applied microbiology.
Job description
- You contribute research in the field of applied microbiology
- Your main task will be project management and the coordination of collaborations with interested companies
- You will also coordinate project applications within the field of applied microbiology and coordinate the search for external funding
- You will also coordinate some service provision tasks, both internally at the department and externally (mainly with interested companies)
- You co-supervise PhD students and other team members and will only have a limited educational task (mainly lab-oriented)
Profile and requirements
- You hold (or get during the application period) a doctorate degree (PhD) in Bioscience Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Sciences of related
- Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy;
- The focus in your teaching corresponds to the educational vision of the university;
- You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative;
- You have experience with microbiology and molecular biology
- You have strong communication skills
- You are fluent in academic English (speaking and writing) and have sufficient knowledge of Dutch
We offer
- An appointment as a postdoctoral researcher for a period of one year, with a possibility of renewal depending on external funding
- The date of appointment will be 1 april 2015;
- A full time gross monthly salary ranging from € 3.896,31 – € 6.074,02;
- A dynamic and stimulating work environment.
How to apply?
- Applications may only be submitted online, until the closing date March 1st 2015;
- A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection panel;
- More information about the application form can be obtained from Robin Wynants (Tel. +32 (0)3 265 31 41);
- For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Prof Sarah Lebeer (TEL 03 265 32 85).