Scientific Collaborator

**Open position for a scientific collaborator**

The Research Group of _In Vitro_ Toxicology and Dermato-Cosmetology (IVTD) at the

Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel

(VUB) is a dynamic research team that for many years has been playing a pioneering role in the development of non-animal methods for the safety assessment of chemical substances. As part of these scientific and third party activities, IVTD is looking for a motivated person (M/F) who can provide scientific and administrative support in the field of toxicology and risk assessment.

**Job description**
- Support scientific work that is primarily concerned with human health risk assessments of chemical substances (mainly cosmetic ingredients) and/or consumer products. This includes the preparation of safety dossiers and scientific reports, conducting literature searches and reviews, interpreting safety data, and accurate maintenance of a toxicological database.
- You will be involved in the yearly organization of an international safety course of cosmetics.
- Administrative tasks include contact with companies, preparing letters, PowerPoint presentations, etc.

**Profile**
- Having a master degree in toxicology, pharmaceutical sciences, veterinary sciences, (bio)medical sciences, bioengineering sciences, (bio)chemistry or equivalent.
- Areas of particular relevance are regulatory toxicology, risk assessment of chemicals and products, _in vitro_ toxicology, next generation risk assessment.
- Experience in the domain of risk assessment.
- Expertise with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good written and oral skills, especially in English.
- Enthusiastic, dynamic, flexible, accurate and able to work independently and in a team.

**Offer**
- A young, dynamic and stimulating work environment.
- A yearly renewable contract as a full-time scientific collaborator at the VUB for at least 2 years with a salary linked to your degree and previous relevant work experience.
- Anticipated start date: asap.

**Contact**

Prof. Tamara Vanhaecke, Ph.D., E.R.T.

Department _In Vitro_ Toxicology and Dermato-Cosmetology

Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy-VUB

Laarbeeklaan 103-1090 Brussels-Belgium

Tel:
+32 (0)2 477 45 18

**Application**
- Report cards including your scores during your bachelor and master education.
- Your _Curriculum Vitae_.
- A copy of your master diploma.
- A copy of your identity card.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- 1090 Jette: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Master's (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)