Postdoctoral Position in Biomedical Sciences
University of Antwerp
Belgium

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The research group Medical Genetics of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Antwerp is looking for a post-doctoral candidate in the field of Oncogenetics.

External and internal post-doc researchers who are eligible to submit an FWO or MSCA post-doc application are invited to apply. The top ranked candidate(s) with the best profile acquire a preparatory post-doctoral research mandate to further develop and submit a competitive research proposal to FWO (Flemish Science Foundation) or MSCA (Horizon Europe Marie Curie fellowships), with the University of Antwerp as host institution.

A preparatory full-time or part-time mandate of at least 6 months (up to a maximum of 12 months) will be provided.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in one of the Life Sciences (or you will have obtained it by the time you start in the position).
• Extensive knowledge and experience in oncogenetics is required.
• You have strong knowledge of bio-informatics and analysis of large datasets.
• You have strong programming skills in R and/or Python.
• You will co-supervise PhD students.
• You are quality-oriented, team-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
• You have strong communication skills.
• You can speak and write fluently in academic English.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp educational vision.
• Your perspective in life is not in conflict with the University of Antwerp mission statement.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You comply with the FWO Post Doc and Marie Sklodowska-Curie Post-doc eligibility criteria.

What we offer

• The planned start date is 1 May 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Appointments are made in one of the following categories, depending on your profile:
• Postdoctoral scholarship holder: 
  • Note: in order to be eligible in this statute, you must have spent at least 12 months of the three years prior to the start date as a postdoctoral scholarship holder abroad and did not work or study in Belgium during these 12 months. Short-term stays (e.g. holidays, participation in conferences, preparation for this stay as a postdoctoral scholarship holder) will not be taken into account.
  • We offer a full-time appointment for a period of 1 year.
  • Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
  • You will receive ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• Postdoctoral researcher (contractual)You will do most of your work at the Centre Of Medical Genetics (Prins Boudewijnlaan 43) in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
  • We offer a part-time/full-time appointment for a period of 1 year
  • Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for a principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
  • You will receive ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 17 March 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:  
• a motivation letter
• your academic CV
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be.
• If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Guy Van Camp (guy.vancamp@uantwerpen.be), Ken Op de Beeck (ken.opdebeeck@uantwerpen.be) or Timon Vandamme (timon.vandamme@uza.be).

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.