Postdoctoral Researcher Leiden University Center of Infectious Diseases

19 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

4 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

35.9

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

Novel vaccines for respiratory viral pathogens are urgently needed. However, the testing and licensure of such new vaccines are complicated by the fact that in vitro assays poorly predict how these vaccines will perform upon administration. Within the Innov4Vac consortium, you will be involved in developing methods to functionally study antigen-specific T-cell responses, utilizing advanced in vitro cultures in conjunction with immune cells. You will develop these assays and employ them to enhance our understanding of how the immune response can combat infection. Ultimately, you will use unique clinical samples to determine whether this assay can predict susceptibility to influenza or RSV infections in humans.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

·         (Bio)medical or biochemical academic degree and a PhD in immunology.

·         Hands-on experience with using primary cell culture models (including organoids) and/or viral (influenza) infections of cells is preferable.

·         Enthusiastic and ambitious, with a proactive and determined approach.

·         Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

·         Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate with colleagues.

·         Experience in human immunology, particularly related to antigen-specific T cells or mucosal immunology, would be advantageous.

Additional Information
Benefits

·         As a postdoc researcher your salary will at minimum be € 3,359 and € 5,292 at most (scale 10, CAO UMC). These figures are based on full-time employment.

·         We offer a position for two years, with a probation period of 6 months

Selection process

We will request references.

Additional comments

Contact

Dr. Simon Jochems, associate professor, Leiden University Center of Infectious Diseases

Email: [email protected]

Telephone +31(0)71 526 1328

Applications from employment/recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336755/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

LUMC

Country

Netherlands

City

Leiden

Postal Code

2333 ZA

Street

Albinusdreef 2

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336755/postdoctoral-researcher-leiden-unive…

Contact

City

Leiden

Website

http://www.lumc.nl/

Street

Albinusdreef 2

Postal Code

2333 ZA

STATUS: EXPIRED