The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) is accepting applications for the post of Research Fellow in Vector Biology / Microbiology / Functional Genomics. The study program is open for the academic year 2023-2024.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Microbiology, Entomology, Vector Biology, or a related field, and expertise in parasite tissue culture and molecular biology techniques. The position involves studying molecular aspects of the Anopheles mosquito’s innate immune system related to anti-Plasmodium defense.
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Great opportunity for international students to study in Belgium.
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( votes)The Institute of Tropical Medicine, officially known as Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine, is one of the world’s leading institutes for training and research in tropical medicine and the organization of health care in developing countries. Located in Antwerp, Belgium, the ITM also delivers outpatient, clinical, and preventive services in tropical pathologies and sexually-transmitted diseases.
Why should Join the Research Fellow Position at ITM? The ITM is a diverse workplace with over 480 staff members who are passionate about improving global health. They conduct over 200 scientific projects in the fields of tropical medicine and international health. The Unit of Experimental Immunology is recruiting a postdoctoral Research Fellow to study molecular aspects of the Anopheles mosquito’s innate immune system that are linked to anti-Plasmodium defense.
Application Deadline: June 16th, 2023
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM)
- Department: Department of Biomedical Sciences – Unit of Experimental Immunology
- Course Level: Postdoctoral research
- Award: Salary
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in Belgium
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree in Microbiology, Entomology, Vector Biology, or related field in IMT.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
- Preferably, previous expertise in entomology and mouse models
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation, and scientifically curious
- Excellent scientific writing and oral communication skills in English
- Excellent organization skills.
How to Apply
- How to Apply: To apply for this research fellow position, please send your application file in one PDF format, which includes all required details via the application form on the ITM website before June 15th, 2023.
- Supporting Documents: Applicants must provide the following supporting documents:
- Curriculum vita
- Motivation letter
- Academic goals
- Employers statement
- Two references
- Copy of passport
- Contact information
- Transcripts academic records
- Admission Requirements: The students are required to present the admission requirements:
- Applicants must hold a PhD in Microbiology, Entomology, Vector Biology, or a related field
- Must have expertise in parasite tissue culture, preferably Plasmodium culture, and molecular biology techniques,
- Must have an interest in vector-borne diseases and immunology
- Language Requirement: Applicants must fulfill the following language requirements:
- Applicants must have excellent scientific writing and oral communication skills in English.
Benefits
The ITM Research Fellow position offers a competitive salary with supplemental benefits such as a private pension plan, diversity focus, collegial environment, state-of-the-art facilities, ongoing training, collaboration opportunities, private pension plan, transportation reimbursement, and meal vouchers.
