Postdoctoral position World-Antidoping Agency (WADA) project – Bioanalyse

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Postdoctoral position World-Antidoping Agency (WADA) project – Bioanalyse

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Offer Description→ Apply before 02/12/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
→ Department: FW03 – Bioanalyse
→ Occupancy rate:100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 1 year
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma:PhDABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITYGhent 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

• In the framework of a World-Antidoping Agency (WADA) project, a postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated scientist at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Peter Van Eenoo and Prof. Dr. Marthe De Boevre, offering a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in anti-doping science:
• The successful candidate will engage in the following tasks:

• Plan and conduct human intervention trials to study the toxicokinetics of mycotoxins in human subjects, adhering to the highest ethical and safety standards.
• Develop and optimize advanced analytical methods (i.e. GC-MS/MS and GC-HRMS) to achieve ultra-trace level detection of mycotoxins and their metabolites in biological samples.
• Examine and interpret metabolic excretion profiles of mycotoxins, focusing on reductive metabolites and phase II conjugates, to identify markers that differentiate doping intake from dietary exposure.
• Build and apply Hierarchical Bayesian toxicokinetic models to derive population-level pharmacokinetic parameters and estimate intake doses based on collected data.
• Support the refinement of WADA’s anti-doping guidelines by delivering evidence-based criteria for identifying adverse analytical findings in urine and capillary blood samples.
• Collaborate across disciplines to analyze results and provide expert insights for the legal adjudication of doping cases.
• Disseminate research findings through detailed reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at international scientific conferences.
• We seek a highly motivated scientist with a strong background in analytical chemistry, pharmacokinetics, or a related discipline to join our team and contribute to this impactful research endeavor.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with focus on toxico- and/or pharmacokinetics as a plus;
• You have a strong interest in human biomonitoring and preventive healthcare;
• You have hands-on experience in analyses using GC-MS/MS and GC-HRMS;
• You have hands-on experience in bioinformatics, including expertise in Hierarchical Bayesian toxicokinetic modeling;
• You have experience and have a strong interest or passion for data-interpretation;
• Excellent English writing and communication skills are mandatory;
• You want to work in a multi-disciplinary, international and intellectually challenging environment;
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation;
• You are able to meet strict deadlines and you are stress-resistant;
• You are flexible, responsible and able to work independently as well as in team;
• You are eager to work in a team of researchers at Ghent University and (inter)national partners;

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 1 year.
• Your contract will start on 1/01/2025 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).
• 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.

.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 INFORMATIONFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Marthe De Boevre ( , +32(0)9/ 264 80 85). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the or contact us via or +32 9 264 34 36Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Chemistry Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Chemistry Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Medical sciences Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Pharmacological sciences Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional 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

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Thu, 28 Nov 2024 23:17:40 GMT

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