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- a working week of 36-40 hours and a gross monthly salary between € 3.226,- and € 5.090,- in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
- 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
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Postdoc Innovative Molecular Surveillance at the One Health Interface - Utrecht, Nederland - Universiteit Utrecht
Beschrijving
Faculteit of dienst: Faculteit Diergeneeskunde Afdeling: Departement Population Health Sciences Uren per week: 36 tot 40 Uiterlijk reageren op: 28 februari 2024We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the One Health microbial team at the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS) as part of the NCOH-ZonMW Pandemic Preparedness Kickstart Program, led by the Netherlands Center for One Health (NCOH). In this multidisciplinary research program, we aim to develop innovative environmental DNA-based surveillance methods to detect potential pathogen spread at the human, domesticated animals and wildlife interface.
Wat ga je doen?
Your responsibilities include:
These molecular metataxonomic modeling applications can inform source attribution linked to transmission routes that are important for developing future intervention measures, including external biosecurity measures.
Wat breng je mee?
As the ideal candidate, you will hold a Ph.D. in molecular microbiology, medical biology, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, or closely related discipline. Your expertise in environmental sampling and/or One Health research, along with strong communication skills, enthusiasm, and creativity, will contribute to our collaborative and dynamic research team.
Specific skills that make you the strong candidate:
Wat bieden wij?
We offer:
In addition to the laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating , leave schemes and schemes for , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit .
Over ons
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major . Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. .
The has a unique position in the Netherlands. Not only is this the only institution where veterinarians are trained, researchers are also working together on innovative scientific research. Furthermore the faculty delivers expert clinical care at the . Thanks to this position, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is a point of contact for all veterinary matters, both nationally and increasingly internationally. The faculty employs approximately 900 veterinarians, scientists and support staff and counts 1,500 students
The (IRAS) is an interfaculty research institute (collaboration of the faculties of Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Science) at Utrecht University. The IRAS' mission is to provide education and conduct research in the field of health risks posed to humans by exposure to pathogens and possible hazardous substances in the environment, at work or in the food chain. The institute also studies the effects on ecosystems and is located at the , near the of Utrecht.
Meer informatie
For more information, please contact at or or at or
Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.
Sollicitatie
Als Universiteit Utrecht willen we een zijn voor iedereen. We waarderen medewerkers met diverse achtergronden, perspectieven en identiteiten, onder andere op het gebied van culturele, religieuze of etnische achtergrond, gender, seksuele oriëntatie, functiebeperking of leeftijd. We streven naar een veilige en inclusieve omgeving waarin iedereen kan floreren en waaraan iedereen kan bijdragen.
Heb je interesse om te solliciteren? Stuur je motivatiebrief en cv toe via de sollicitatieknop.
Uiterlijk reageren op 28 februari 2024.
