Who we are
The VIB KU Leuven Center for Microbiology is part of KU Leuven and VIB (Flanders Institute for Biotechnology). We have a longstanding and successful history of translating scientific breakthroughs into impactful societal innovations and new innovative biotech companies.
The VIB KU Leuven Center for Microbiology consists of 5 research teams performing stateoftheart research in collaboration with international laboratories and companies and attracting talented international scientists from across the world. For more information see our website: Center for Microbiology
Job description
The Center for Microbiology is rapidly expanding and we are therefore looking to expand our team with a fulltime or parttime (80%) dynamic and motivated management assistant. You will join our administrative team with a diverse role and coordinate organize and facilitate the work of our managing director.
- Help prepare presentations and meetings
- Maintain manage and coordinate the directors calendar and mailbox
- Coordinate the organization of travel and events (conferences meetings seminars receptions…)
- Provide general administrative and logistic support (together with the existing admin team)
Your profile
For this challenging but rewarding job we are looking for a dynamic candidate with excellent organizational and communication skills.
- You are a dynamic team player who enjoys working in a highpaced young diverse & international environment
- You have a strong sense of responsibility
- You can handle deadlines
- You are proactive precise and wellorganized
Essential
- You are fluent in Dutch and English for both written and oral communication
- You have a broad knowledge of the Office package (MS Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook…)
Key personal characteristics
- You are energetic positive discrete and a team player
We offer
- Fulltime (100%) or parttime (80%) position with an openended contract
- A very diverse job with flexible work hours
- Possibility to follow a broad spectrum of training sessions and courses within KU Leuven VIB or thirdparty
- Competitive salary extensive extralegal benefits and 32 days of holiday (in a fulltime 40hour position)
- A stimulating and supportive international environment
- Integration in a fun young vibrant team
- Job is available immediately starting date is negotiable
- Our laboratory is located at the KU Leuven Heverlee campus just outside the center of Leuven and serviced by public transport
How to apply
Motivated candidates are asked to apply online. Please upload your CV and cover letter
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