Group Leader: Cancer Immunobiology & Translational Omics

VIB; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VIB Leuven seeks a Group Leader in Cancer Immunobiology to head a translational research program. You will coordinate a collaborative network across VIB, KU Leuven, and external partners, driving innovative omics approaches and animal models to uncover mechanistic insights with clinical relevance.

The role requires leadership, international research experience, and a PhD in a relevant field, with English proficiency as a must. Deadline 15 November.

Qualifications

• PhD in (Bio-)Medical Sciences or related field.
• Proven leadership and ability to build and manage a research program.
• Strong collaboration across groups, departments, and external partners.
• Excellent communication in English; experience with translational research a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a ground-breaking cancer immunobiology program with translational potential.
• Bridge research groups at VIB and KU Leuven and collaborate with industry and other centers.
• Develop innovative omics-based approaches and in vivo models to gain mechanistic insights.
• Test clinical relevance using human samples and focus on a cancer indication or biological process.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program building

English proficiency

International experience

Education

PhD in (Bio-)Medical Sciences or related field

Job description

VIB Leuven seeks a Group Leader in Cancer Immunobiology to head a translational research program. You will coordinate a collaborative network across VIB, KU Leuven, and external partners, driving innovative omics approaches and animal models to uncover mechanistic insights with clinical relevance.

The role requires leadership, international research experience, and a PhD in a relevant field, with English proficiency as a must. Deadline 15 November.