Researcher - Chemie (26797)

   →   Apply before 09/01/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →   Faculty of Sciences  
   →  Department: WE06 - Chemie
   →  Occupancy rate:100%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment: 3 maanden 
   →  Wage scale:  WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral decree) 
   →  Required diploma: Master or PhD 

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled (post)doctoral researcher to join our team and contribute to the development of a groundbreaking electrochemical platform for the simultaneous, quantitative detection of multiple biomarkers. 
Your responsibilities: 

• Select and optimize aptamers/antibodies for the targeted biomarkers.
• Develop and refine sandwich assays for optimal biomarker recognition and quantification.
• Help in the design and fabrication of an electrode array utilizing screen-printing technology.
• Devise and optimize surface chemistry protocols for the stable immobilization of capture molecules (aptamers/antibodies) on the electrodes.
• Conduct real-time and accelerated stability studies to ensure the functionality and longevity of the functionalized electrodes.
• Optimize the multiplexed electrochemical detection of biomarkers on the developed platform.
• Collaborate with the team to refine assay conditions and enhance detection sensitivity.
• Validate the electrochemical platform using real serum and finger prick blood samples.
• Utilize ELISA and other laboratory techniques to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the developed system.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree or a thesis-based doctorate in Biochemical Sciences.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 3 months.
• Your contract will start on 01/02/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  …  (add to this list or delete if not necessary)

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Mieke Adriaens (mieke.adriaens@UGent.be, +32(0)9/2644826). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).