比利時布魯塞爾自由大學(xué)2023年招聘博士后（多尺度體內(nèi)光學(xué)成像和活體顯微鏡）
布魯塞爾自由大學(xué)（Free University of Brussels）坐落于比利時王國與歐盟共同的首都布魯塞爾東南部，是一座擁有悠久歷史的著名大學(xué)。布魯塞爾自由大學(xué)建校于1834年，后因比利時語言紛爭，于1970年拆分為法語布魯塞爾自由大學(xué)（Universite libre de Bruxelles，簡稱ULB）、荷語布魯塞爾自由大學(xué)（Vrije Universiteit Brussel，簡稱VUB），分別用法語和荷蘭語作為主要授課語言。兩校共用“布魯塞爾自由大學(xué)”這一名稱，聯(lián)系較為廣泛，但是實(shí)際上兩校為各自獨(dú)立的教學(xué)實(shí)體。兩所學(xué)校校均為歐洲著名的綜合性、研究型大學(xué)，具有一流的教學(xué)和科研水平。百年辦學(xué)歷史中，布魯塞爾自由大學(xué)共有4位校友獲得諾貝爾獎，包括13年獲得諾貝爾物理學(xué)獎的比利時理論物理學(xué)家弗朗索瓦·恩格勒。
Post-doctoral researcher - Multiscale in vivo optical imaging & Intravital microscopy
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Post-doctoral researcher - Multiscale in vivo optical imaging & Intravital
microscopy
Category: Academic Staff & Researchers
1 - Working at the VUB
Freedom, equality and solidarity have been central to the Vrije Universiteit Brussel for over more than 50 years. These values are also very much alive on our campuses, among students and staff alike. Here you will find a colourful mix of personalities who all have one thing in common: they are innovators pur sang who are 100% their authentic selves. With some 4.000 employees spread over 4 campuses, we are the largest Dutch-speaking employer in Brussels, the vibrating international capital of the European Union.
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2 - Position description
The Faculteit Geneeskunde en Farmacie , Department Observerende Klinische wetenschappen , is looking for a postdoctoral researcher.
More concretely your work package contains:
The laboratory for In vivo Cellular and Molecular imaging (ICMI) is a multidisciplinary team performing research on the development of novel molecular imaging and molecular therapy applications, mainly based on Nanobody-tracers. Our research spans all activities from tracer design, over in vitro characterization and validation in relevant models, till early phase clinical trials. Our new imaging facility is equipped with various state-of- the-art in vivo imaging modalities including nuclear imaging (PET/SPECT), optical imaging (Bioluminescence, near-infrared fluorescence) and intravital imaging (stereofluoresence and 2-photon fluorescence microscopy).
We are recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop an independent research line on intravital fluorescence imaging to better understand the behavior of molecular tracers at microscopic level as well as the biological effects induced by innovative molecular and cellular therapies. The applicant's main task will be to setup and manage the intravital imaging platform, perform excellent research for ongoing and upcoming projects on the subject. (S)He is also expected to participate in in writing research grants.
You will become part of the In vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging (ICMI) laboratory (https: // mima.research.vub.be/en) and will report to one of its principal investigators, Prof. Sophie Hernot. You will be part of a highly interactive research unit, gathering professors, postdoctoral fellows, doctoral students, research associates and technicians, all working together towards a common goal, creating clinical impact with novel molecular imaging and therapy applications.
For this function, our Brussels Health Campus (Jette) will serve as your home base.
3 - Profile
What do we expect from you?
The candidate should hold a PhD in Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bio-Engineering Sciences, or equivalent.
The candidate should have experience in the field of preclinical in vivo molecular imaging and exposure to fluorescence microscopy is required. The candidate should be in the possession of a certificate of Laboratory Animal Sciences (FELASA B or higher), and knowledge of animal models for intravital microscopy is an extra asset.
We are seeking a researcher who is highly motivated to independently and accurately execute and report on the various milestones and deliverables of a particular research project.
The candidate should speak English fluently; knowledge of the Dutch language is an asset but not required. The candidate should be proficient at writing scientific papers, and grant writing skills are highly desirable.
Since the candidate is expected to work in a multidisciplinary research team, (s)he therefore should be highly communicative.
The candidate is expected to endorse the educational vision of the university (full text available on the university website).
Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
4 - Offer
Are you going to be our new colleague?
You'll be offered a contract , for an assignment of 1 FTE , for 12 months (extendable, on condition of the positive evaluation of the research activities), with planned starting date 01/12/2023.
You'll receive a salary linked to one of the scales set by the government.
At the VUB, you're guaranteed an open, involved and diverse workplace where you are offered opportunities to (further) build on your career.
As well as this, you'll enjoy various benefits:
Full reimbursement for your home-work commute with public transport according to VUB-policy, or compensation if you come by bike;
Cost-free hospitalisation insurance ;
The space to form your job content and continuously learn via VUB LRN;
Excellent facilities for sport and exercise ;
Ecocheques ;
Delicious meals at attractive prices in our campus restaurants ;
An open, family-friendly work environment where attention is paid to work- life balance, and exceptional holiday arrangements with 35 days of leave (based on a fulltime contract).
5 - Interested?
Is this the job you've been dreaming of?
Send us ONLINE and at the latest on 01/11/2023 your CV, letter of motivation and the highest degree you've attained (not applicable for VUB alumni).
Do you have questions about the job content? Contact Sophie Hernot at sophie.hernot@vub.be or on +32 479 39 96 19.
Would you like to know what it's like to work at the VUB? Go to www. vub.ac.be/vacatures and find all there is to know about our campuses, benefits, strategic goals and your future colleagues.
