Post-doctoral researcher - Multiscale in vivo optical imaging & Intravital microscopy

Category : Academic Staff & Researchers

1 - Working at the VUB

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2 - Position description

The  Faculteit Geneeskunde en Farmacie , Department Observerende Klinische wetenschappen , is looking for a postdoctoral researcher .

More concretely your work package contains :

The laboratory for In vivo Cellular and Molecular imaging (ICMI) is a multidisciplinary team performing research on the development of novel molecular imaging and molecular therapy applications, mainly based on Nanobody-tracers. Our research spans all activities from tracer design, over in vitro characterization and validation in relevant models, till early phase clinical trials. Our new imaging facility is equipped with various state-of-the-art in vivo imaging modalities including nuclear imaging (PET / SPECT), optical imaging (Bioluminescence, near-infrared fluorescence) and intravital imaging (stereofluoresence and 2-photon fluorescence microscopy).

For this function, our  Brussels Health Campus (Jette)  will serve as your home base.

3 - Profile

What do we expect from you?

The candidate should hold a PhD in Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bio-Engineering Sciences, or equivalent.

• The candidate should have experience in the field of preclinical in vivo molecular imaging and exposure to fluorescence microscopy is required. The candidate should be in the possession of a certificate of Laboratory Animal Sciences (FELASA B or higher), and knowledge of animal models for intravital microscopy is an extra asset.
• We are seeking a researcher who is highly motivated to independently and accurately execute and report on the various milestones and deliverables of a particular research project.
• The candidate should speak English fluently; knowledge of the Dutch language is an asset but not required. The candidate should be proficient at writing scientific papers, and grant writing skills are highly desirable.
• Since the candidate is expected to work in a multidisciplinary research team, (s)he therefore should be highly communicative.
• The candidate is expected to endorse the educational vision of the university (full text available on the university website).
• Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply

4 - Offer

Are you going to be our new colleague?

You’ll be offered a contract , for an assignment of 1 FTE , for  12   months (extendable, on condition of the positive evaluation of the research activities), with planned starting date  01 / 12 / 2023 .

You’ll receive a salary linked to one of the scales set by the government.

At the VUB, you’re guaranteed an open, involved and diverse workplace where you are offered opportunities to (further) build on your career.

As well as this, you’ll enjoy various benefits :

5 - Interested?

Is this the job you’ve been dreaming of?

Send us ONLINE and at the latest on 01 / 11 / 2023  your CV, letter of motivation and the highest degree you’ve attained (not applicable for VUB alumni).