Lead Scientist

il y a 5 jours


Gent, Belgique Universiteit Gent Temps plein

**Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences**:

- **Department: FW02 - Farmaceutische Analyse**:

- **Occupancy rate:100%**:

- **Number of positions: 1**:

- **Type of employment: Contract of limited duration**:

- **Term of assignment: 2 jaar**:

- **Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)**:

- **Required diploma:PhD**

**Lead scientist position at UGent to develop a live biotherapeutic product for chronic lung disease**

Are you ready to make an impact on the treatment of disease through cutting-edge research? Ghent University (UGent) is seeking a full time Lead Scientist to spearhead a project funded by the Industrial Research Fund. The project aims to further develop a live biotherapeutic product to treat chronic lung diseases, with the ultimate goal of launching a spin-off company.

**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 programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

**YOUR TASKS**
- As Lead Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in the success of the project. Your responsibilities will include:

- Analyzing samples from animal studies and interpreting experimental data.
- Collaborating with subcontractors to support their experimental efforts, ensuring high-quality execution and alignment with project goals.
- Supervising and mentoring junior researchers and a technician on this project, and assisting in the development of the research team.
- Contributing to the business strategy for the future spin-off.

This is a unique opportunity to merge scientific expertise with entrepreneurial ambition.

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- Educational background: You hold a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Medicine.
- Technical expertise: Strong experience in microbiology, cell biology, host-microbe interactions, immunology; expertise in microbiome research is a significant advantage.
- Team player: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team and external partners.
- Entrepreneurial drive: Enthusiasm for contributing to the development of a spin-off company and a willingness to explore innovative business opportunities.
- Language skills: Excellent command of English is a requirement, both oral and written, due to the international context in which you will be working. Command of Dutch is an added value, but not strictly necessary.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from March 1st, 2025 (or as soon as possible after this date) to February 28th, 2027.
- Your contract will start on 1/03/2025 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4. For more information about our salary scales.
- 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. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

**INTERESTED?**
- In the field **‘CV’**: your CV (pdf format), including the names and contact information of at least two reference persons who can provide insight into your professional qualifications and experience.
- In the field** ‘Diploma’**: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

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