Professor, Trypanosome Research & Translational Parasitology

ITG; 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

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