Professor Trypanosoma

Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp; Antwerpen; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ITG is seeking a leader to develop an innovative research programme on trypanosomes, combining fundamental biology with host–parasite–vector interactions. The role involves advanced molecular biology, imaging, multi-omics, and computational methods, with a strong translational and applied research component.

You will establish global partnerships, pursue competitive funding, and contribute to ITG's educational portfolio by supervising Master students and PhD training, while building a capable

Qualifikationen

• PhD in biology, veterinary sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry or equivalent.
• Excellent research profile in experimental/molecular parasitology of Trypanosomatids.
• Experience with advanced experimental and/or computational approaches.
• Proven grant writing and project supervision track record.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary and international work experience.
• Experience in translational or applied research and capacity building.
• Teaching/training in parasitology is valued.
• Fluent English; French/Dutch knowledge/assets are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop an innovative, internationally competitive research programme on trypanosomes.
• Develop and disseminate state-of-the-art experimental approaches (molecular biology, imaging, omics, computation).
• Lead translational and applied research portfolio and tsetse fly facility operations.
• Establish and foster global partnerships and collaborations.
• Acquire competitive funding and raise international visibility.
• Contribute to education: supervise Master students and PhD training.
• Build and lead a scientific/technical staff team and manage the unit.
• Collaborate with other ITM units to broaden research lines.
• Contribute expertise to national/international bodies and ITM committees.
• Oversee ITM’s WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training on HAT diagnostics.
• Promote the department’s strategic vision within ITM.

Kenntnisse

Research expertise in parasitology

Grant writing

Project supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Translational research

Effective communication

People management

English fluency

French knowledge (asset)

Dutch working level (desirable)

Ausbildung

PhD in biology/veterinary/biomedical/biochemistry/medicine

Tools

Tsetse fly facility

Jobbeschreibung

Your role:

• 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.

Profile / Requirements

• A PhD degree in biology, veterinary sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, medicine, or equivalent field.
• An excellent research profile in experimental/molecular parasitology of Trypanosomatids.
• Experience with advanced experimental and/or computational approaches relevant to the proposed research programme.
• A proven track record of successful grant writing and project supervision, in accordance with the candidate’s career stage.
• A collaborative scientific profile and ability to develop interdisciplinary and international collaborations.
• Experience in translational or applied research, capacity strengthening, and collaboration with institutions in endemic countries is considered an asset.
• Prior experience in running a tsetse fly facility is not essential, though an interest in helping to run and utilize the tsetse facilities is considered an asset.
• Experience in academic teaching and training in the field of parasitology is highly valued.
• Excellent communication skills and respectful people management skills.
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of French is an asset. Active knowledge of Dutch is desirable. If you do not have these skills, willingness to acquire a working level of Dutch is requested.
• You support the mission and values of the ITM.