ScientistLab technician – Laboratory of microglia and inflammation in neurological diseases

Description

The laboratory of Microglia and Inflammation in Neurological Diseases (MIND) headed by Renzo Mancuso is a part of the VIB-Center for Molecular Neurology (CMN) and focuses on multiple aspects of microglial biology and neuroinflammation in Alzheimers disease frontotemporal dementia and other brain disorders.

We are looking for a scientist/lab technician who will join the team and provide hands on support in tasks related to mouse experiments molecular biology and cell culture.

Profile

The candidate:

• Should have a (professional) bachelors degree Masters or PhD degree in neuroscience molecular biology cell biology biochemistry biomedicine or related disciplines.
• Both experienced and junior candidates will be considered.
• Should have good communication organizational and writing skills.
• Should be motivated and independent while being able to interact effectively with other members of the team.
• Should have experience with general molecular biology techniques.
• Should be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Should be able to work independently in relation or lab organization
• Will be responsible of the daily organization of the lab including biobanking activities mouse colony maintenance and general lab supplies
• Since you will be involved in experiments with laboratory animals you will need at least FELASA B certificate

Activities

• Mouse colony maintenance and experiments
• General molecular biology tasks: DNA and RNA analysis cloning etc.
• Cell culture task: cell lines and iPSC
• Flow cytometry and histology
• Data documentation in electronic format
• Maintenance of general lab supplies and ordering of consumables
• General structural tasks related to biobanking

Offer

• Full-time position one-year contract
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A central position and exciting job in a dynamic innovative and motivated team
• Opportunities for professional development including training and workshops.
• Full reimbursement for public transport commuting.
• Bike allowance if you commute by bicycle.
• Eco-cheques as part of our benefits package.
• A generous annual leave policy including additional collective leave during the universitys closure between Christmas and New Year.
• A supportive and engaging workplace at Campus Drie Eiken with networking opportunities and social activities.

As part of the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology and VIB the applicant will benefit from established collaborations and access to centralized facilities with expertise in genomics functional genomics and cell biology proteomics cutting-edge microscopy structural biology technology development and bioinformatics.

VIB provides a highly interactive environment and ample training opportunities for its addition the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology is located in the city of Antwerp the capital of Flanders offering a culturally and historically rich and ethnically diverse environment.

For information about the lab

For information about the position

Starting date: as soon as possible