Lead Scientist, Trypanosome Biology & Global Health Impact

INSTITUUT VOOR TROPISCHE GENEESKUNDE; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

INSTITUUT VOOR TROPISCHE GENEESKUNDE in Antwerp invites applications to lead a new, internationally competitive research programme on trypanosomes, grounded in fundamental biology and host–parasite–vector interactions.

You will develop state-of-the-art experimental approaches, supervise Master and PhD training, build global collaborations and secure competitive funding while guiding translational research and the tsetse fly facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop an innovative and internationally competitive research programme on trypanosomes, with a strong foundation in fundamental parasite biology and/or host - parasite - vector interactions.
• Develop, apply and disseminate state-of-the-art experimental approaches in fundamental research, which may include advanced molecular biology, biochemistry, imaging, cell biology, multi-omics and/or computational methods, according to the candidate’s expertise and research interest.
• Be willing to take responsibility for and further develop the unit’s existing translational and applied research portfolio, including its contribution to HAT diagnosis, molecular surveillance and control programmes, as well as the scientific use and maintenance of its tsetse fly facility.
• Establish and foster strong global partnerships and collaborations.
• Acquire competitive research funding and build up international reputation and visibility.
• Contribute actively to the development and delivery of the educational portfolio of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and ITM, including supervision of Master students and PhD training.
• Build and lead a team of scientific and technical staff, take up management responsibilities appropriate to the academic level.
• Collaborate with other units in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and ITM to develop complementary research lines on vector-borne and protozoan diseases.
• Contribute expertise to national and international bodies and stakeholders, where relevant to the candidate’s field.
• Oversee and direct ITM’s WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training on Human African Trypanosomiasis Diagnostics.
• Promote and contribute to the strategic vision of the department and to relevant ITM committees.

Job description

INSTITUUT VOOR TROPISCHE GENEESKUNDE in Antwerp invites applications to lead a new, internationally competitive research programme on trypanosomes, grounded in fundamental biology and host–parasite–vector interactions.

You will develop state-of-the-art experimental approaches, supervise Master and PhD training, build global collaborations and secure competitive funding while guiding translational research and the tsetse fly facility.