Postdoctoral researcher in the area of applied microbiology

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).