Expression of interest in postdoctoral fellowship (MSCA or FWO) (ref. BAP-2023-239)

13 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KU Leuven

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

31 May 2023 - 23:20 (Africa/Abidjan)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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

The Jan Michiels lab is embedded within the KU Leuven (University of Leuven) Centre of Microbial and Plant genetics and within the VIB (Flemish Institute for Biotechnology) Center for Microbiology. The group studies bacterial survival under various stressful conditions. The lab consists of 20 junior lab researchers and is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated postdoc. Candidates with the required profile (see below) will work with us to submit a full application for fellowships to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and The Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A FUNDED POSITION BUT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO APPLY FOR FUNDING. The main research themes of the group are multidrug tolerance and evolutionary dynamics of bacterial adaptation to complex phenotypes. A second major line of research is directed towards the discovery of novel antibiotics and the development of microbial cell factories using metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. The broader potential research themes are: MUTATIONAL ROBUSTNESS AND EVOLVABILITY • Pathways involved in robustness against de novo mutations • Type of genetic variation that can be buffered • Molecular mechanisms underlying mutational robustness EVOLUTION AND MECHANISMS OF ANTIBIOTIC RESILIENCE • Persistence • Resistance MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES • Alcoholic and diol chemicals • Fatty acids

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Responsibilities

The candidate will be requested to compose a project related to any of the research themes listed above and apply for MSCA and FWO Fellowships which offer individuals the opportunity to enhance their career development and prospects by spending a period (2-3 years depending on the call) working in a new host lab. 

 

More info: 

 

• https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/calls/msca-postdoct…
• https://www.fwo.be/en/fellowships-funding/postdoctoral-fellowships/juni…

Profile

Only experienced researchers can apply, this means that the applicant:

• Holds a PhD in bioscience engineering, (bio)chemistry, (molecular) biology or biotechnology chemical engineering, or other relevant fields
• Has an excellent publication track record
• Is capable of writing an excellent project proposal under our supervision before the stipulated deadlines
• Has hands-on experience and is capable of working independently in a molecular microbiology lab 

Offer

We offer:

• A working climate where trust, (international) collaboration, and commitment are essential
• An excellent young, stimulating and supportive international research environment
• High level scientific training at a top-ranked university; training in academic, thematic and soft skills
• Access to state-of-the art tools and infrastructure

 

Interested?

Applications should be submitted through this portal by May 31st 2023 and should contain: 

   •  Full CV including previous research experience and publication list

   •  Concise cover letter describing motivation and career goals

   •  List of two references with emails and phone numbers

 

For more info please contact dr. Natalie Verstraeten ([email protected] ) or prof. Jan Michiels ([email protected] )

You can apply for this job no later than May 31, 2023 via the online application tool

KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us at [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KU Leuven

Country

Belgium

City

Leuven

Postal Code

3000

Street

Parijsstraat 72b

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60212873

Contact

City

Leuven

Website

http://www.kuleuvencareers.be

Street

Parijsstraat 72b Leuven

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED