1 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Erasmus MC (University Medical Center Rotterdam)- Research Field
Medical sciences- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Netherlands- Application Deadline
13 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Not Applicable- Hours Per Week
36.0- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Birds are the main hosts of influenza A viruses, with viruses from 17 different hemagglutinin (HA) subtypes known to circulate. Most avian influenza viruses are low pathogenic (LPAIV), but viruses of the H5 and H7 subtypes can spontaneously convert to highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIV) upon transmission from wild waterfowl to domestic poultry. This has occurred at least 47 times over the past 50 years. HPAIVs cause systemic infection with mortality rates of up to 100% in poultry and are a major burden for avian health, but also a constant zoonotic threat, as illustrated by the numerous mammalian spillover events observed during the current H5 HPAIV outbreak.
Despite the clear importance of this topic, we are lacking fundamental information about the genesis of HPAIV. Your work will focus on understanding the mechanisms, subtype and species-restriction of HPAIV emergence at the molecular level. Your experimental work will include basic techniques in virology (BSL2 and BSL3 levels), primary cell and continuous line cell culture, state-of-the art molecular biology, reverse genetics, biochemical assays, and next-generation sequencing.
Requirements
Specific Requirements
We are looking for a junior PostDoc that is enthusiastic and highly motivated. You have:
- A PhD from an accredited academic program in Virology and a study background on Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical or Molecular Life Sciences.
- Demonstrable experience with cell culture and various molecular and/or and virological techniques.
- An excellent command of the English language, both oral and written.
- Demonstrable experience with biochemical assays, organoid culture and bioinformatics (preferred).
Additional Information
Benefits
- You will receive a temporary position for 2 years.
- The gross monthly salary amounts a maximum of € 4.292,- (scale 10).
- Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and a individual travel expense package.
- An International Office which aids you in preparing for you arrival and stay.
- Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
- Special benefits, such as a incompany physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. And there is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work.
Selection process
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Mathilde Richard, Associate Professor via +31 107 044 052 .
Additional comments
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Mathilde Richard, Associate Professor via +31 107 044 052 .
- Website for additional job details
https://www.academictransfer.com/338439/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Erasmus MC
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Rotterdam
- Postal Code
- 3015 GD
- Street
- Dr. Molewaterplein 40
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338439/post-doctoral-position-on-the-study-…
Contact
- City
Rotterdam- Website
http://www.erasmusmc.nl/- Street
Dr. Molewaterplein 40- Postal Code
3015 GD
STATUS: EXPIRED
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