Wetenschappelijk medewerker - kortlopend project

Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG); Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybride; EUR 45 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

36 days of holiday leave

Bicycle allowance

Eco vouchers

Résumé du poste

Ghent University invites applications for a scientific researcher to finalize research lines on heart function during sepsis using mouse knock-out models. The group compares early- and late-stage sepsis and studies heart metabolism during sepsis, requiring strong molecular biology skills and experience with mouse handling.

Required are a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field, FELASA C, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry & Biotechnology or equivalent.
• FELASA C certificate is required.
• Experience with mouse handling (surgery, injections, organ isolation).
• Molecular biology techniques including RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, qPCR; biochemical analysis (ELISA).

Formation

Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or Biochemistry & Biotechnology

FELASA C certificate

Outils

Oroboros

Rheometry

Western Blot

RNA isolation

qPCR

Description du poste

Job ID: 30384

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

Within the group of Prof. Claude Libert, we are investigating how the heart is functioning during sepsis. Here, we compare the heart function between early- and late-stage sepsis. Furthermore, we are also investigating the heart metabolism during sepsis, in which specific mouse knock-out models are used to better understand how the heart metabolism is regulated. Therefore, we are looking for a scientific researcher to finalize these research lines.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry & Biotechnology, or equivalent
• You hold a FELASA C certificate
• Experience in mouse handling: surgery, intravenous and intraperitoneal injections, cardiac puncture, organ isolation
• Experience with molecular biological techniques:
  • Oroboros
  • Rheometry
  • Westen Blot
  • RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, qPCR
  • Biochemical analysis (ELISA)
• Desirable, but nor required experience:
  • Analysis of omics data (RNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics)
• Strong communication skills in English

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from the 1st of January 2027 until 31st of March 2027.
• Your contract will start on 1/01/2027 at the earliest.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Claude Libert ( [e-mail] , +32 (0)9/331 37 00).