根特大学免疫学博士招聘

Last application date May 15, 2018 08:19
Department WE14 - Department of Biomedical molecular biology
Contract Limited duration
Degree You hold a Master of Science degree, or equivalent, with a strong background in Immunology
Occupancy rate 100%
Vacancy Type Research staff

Job description

• You design and perform high-quality scientific research related to the interaction between the immune system and microbial (pathogenic) organisms or their components. The PhD will focus on inflammatory responses induced by trypanosome parasites and include the transcriptomic and proteomic analysis of key immunomodulatory and effector cells, mainly granulocytes and NK cells. Bioinformatics data analysis will be key to the completion of this PhD. Knowledge of biochemical pathways that govern host-pathogen interactions is a prerequisite to the start of this PhD;

• You publish your research results in peer-reviewed international journals and actively participates in (inter)national conferences;

• You teach undergraduate practical courses at Ghent University Global Campus, Korea. Your task in education support will be mainly required for courses in Immunology, Molecular Biological Analysis, Microbiology, and Biochemistry.

Profile of the candidate

• Department: Biomedical Research Centre BMRC, Ghent University Global Campus.

• Contract: 1 year contract, renewable (max. 4 years).

• Degree: A Master of Science degree, or equivalent, with a strong background in Immunology.

• Three year work experience is required by the Korean regulator.

• Occupancy rate: 100%.

• Vacancy type: Academic Assisting Staff.