Doctoral scholarship holder cardio-oncology

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The GENCOR Research Unit of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of cardio-oncology with focus on translational research on SERPINA3 as prognostic marker and possible target in chemotherapy-related cardiovascular dysfunction.

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the research group of Physiopharmacology (GENCOR Research Unit) and investigate SERPINA3 as biomarker and target in chemotherapy-related cardiovascular dysfunction. The research involves both fundamental research using in vivo mouse models, as well as a prospective study in patients.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks.
• You are willing to apply for an FWO doctoral fellowship to obtain external funding.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical or Veterinary Sciences or equivalent, or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• You hold a FELASA B or C certificate (or you are willing to obtain the certificate by following a dedicated course).
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You have strong communication skills.
• You are fluent in academic English (speaking and writing).

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed once for another two-year period.
• The planned start date is October 1^st 2024 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including August 12^th 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter and your CV.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. Please make a note of the following date: morning of September 3^rd 2024 (interview).
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact prof. dr. Pieter-Jan Guns, 03/265.27.84, pieter-jan.guns@uantwerpen.be
   

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