Group Leader: Cancer Biology & Translational Research

VIB; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VIB in Leuven, Belgium invites applications for a Group Leader Position in Cancer Biology to lead a translational research program at the interface of basic science and clinical relevance. You will connect VIB and KU Leuven teams and collaborate with external centers and industry to push omics-driven oncology forward.

The candidate should be an established expert with international visibility, publications, and a strong leadership track record, capable of advancing a vibrant scientific

Qualifications

• Established expert with leadership in (Bio-) Medical Sciences or related field.
• Publications in international journals and conferences.
• Interest in outreach and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a ground-breaking cancer biology program with translational potential.
• Bridge research groups at VIB and KU Leuven and collaborate with external centers and industry.
• Develop and apply omics technologies focusing on oncology and patient relevance.

Skills

Group leadership

Publications

Collaboration

English proficiency

International experience

Education

Associate professorship

Job description

VIB in Leuven, Belgium invites applications for a Group Leader Position in Cancer Biology to lead a translational research program at the interface of basic science and clinical relevance. You will connect VIB and KU Leuven teams and collaborate with external centers and industry to push omics-driven oncology forward.

The candidate should be an established expert with international visibility, publications, and a strong leadership track record, capable of advancing a vibrant scientific