Doctoral fellow – Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

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Doctoral fellow – Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

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Offer DescriptionLast application date Sep 30, 2024 00:00Department GE35 – Department of Internal Medicine and PediatricsContract Limited durationDegree You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences or Bioscience EngineeringOccupancy rate 100%Vacancy type Research staffJob description

• You actively participate in the design, planning and experimental implementation of preclinical (in vitro/in vivo) research and, in a later phase of the project, possibly also early clinical research into new therapeutic strategies for primary liver cancer. In addition to bench work, this research also has a strong translational character.
• The research should result in a doctorate (PhD) within the planned period (48 months).
• You are active in a team of various doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and ZAP members.
• In addition to the in vitro work (on cell cultures/spheroids/organoids) and in vivo work (in mouse models of liver cancer), the work also includes a ‘dry lab’ function: analysis of data generated from the human clinical setting.

Job profile

• You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences or Bioscience Engineering
• Holder of a certificate in laboratory animal research (category C) is an added value. If this certificate is not available, you must be prepared to obtain it.
• Knowledge of (bio)statistical analysis techniques; basic programming skills (R and/or Python) are a plus.
• A willingness to work with both (primary) cell cultures and laboratory animals is a requirement. It forms an added value is you have experience herein.
• Team player, honest, respectful.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which – after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• Your contract will start on 1/10/2024 at the earliest.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by the Department of Personnel and Organization based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax.
• 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.

(in Dutch).How to applySend your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to and .
We do not accept late applications.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Hans Van Vlierberghe (+32 09/332 2371) and Prof Marleen Van Troys (via mail).Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Research Field Medical sciences Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Ghent University Country Belgium City Ghent Postal Code 9000 Street Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33Contact CityGhent WebsitePostal Code9000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Gand, Flandre-Orientale

Job date

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 05:29:25 GMT

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