Research Scientist

**Research Scientist**

**Equaly SA**, specialized in Biotechnology, is looking for a **PhD Research Scientist**

**Location**
Brussels Life Science Incubator, Clos Chapelle-aux-Champs 30, 1200 Brussels (UCL campus)

**Employment contract** Full-time, immediate commitment

**Context**

**Project**
The projects followed by Equaly share a common denominator, which is the development of new therapeutic tools from an innate, but specific T cell population, the natural killer T (NKT) cells. Our projects focus on the improvement of therapeutic proteins/biologicals by removing their immunogenicity, and the development of novel vaccination methods activating specific NKT cells for treating infectious diseases and cancers.

**Job function**
The job lies at the crossing of different disciplines alluded to above, implying sufficient knowledge in several of such fields. As a scientist, you are able to independently design experiments, plan and organize daily work of technicians/research assistants, provide them technical guidance and experimental assistance when required, analyze data, prepare reports and present results in scientific discussions and meetings. As part of a startup biotech, you are able to implement and develop new techniques, identify new collaborations and adapt to new orientations.

**Your qualifications**
PhD in immunology, biotechnology or biomedical science. Passionate about science and research, enthusiast, detail-oriented, patient and reliable, with a strong team spirit. An acquired postdoc level experience in an academic or biotech/pharma R&D department is preferable. You should be fluent in
English and preferably certified or prepared for laboratory animal handling.

**Proposal**
Equaly offers a collaboration, within a young startup, in a dynamic environment, for a team work on innovating projects orientated towards the resolution of major ethical issues. An attractive contract with extra-legal advantages and including a possibility for additional training is part of the deal.

**Why should you join us?**
If you are ambitious, dynamic, convivial and ready to roll your sleeves up, and if you wish to embark on a social mission, this job is carved for you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent contract

**Benefits**:

- Food allowance
- Hospitalization insurance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- 13th month salary
- Vacation money

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person