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Doctoral Fellow - Department of Internal Medicine and PediatricsGhent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.Department: GE35 - Department of Internal Medicine and PediatricsDegree: You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences or Bioscience Engineering.Occupancy Rate: 100%Vacancy Type: Research staffResponsibilitiesYou actively participate in the design, planning and experimental implementation of preclinical (in vitro/in vivo) research and, in a later phase of the project, possibly also early clinical research into new therapeutic strategies for primary liver cancer. This research has a strong translational character.The research should result in a doctorate (PhD) within the planned period (48 months).You will work as part of a team of various doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and ZAP members.The work includes in vitro work (on cell cultures/spheroids/organoids) and in vivo work (in mouse models of liver cancer), as well as a 'dry lab' function: analysis of data generated from the human clinical setting.Job ProfileYou hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences or Bioscience Engineering.Holder of a certificate in laboratory animal research (category C) is an added value. If this certificate is not available, you must be prepared to obtain it.Knowledge of (bio)statistical analysis techniques; basic programming skills (R and/or Python) are a plus.A willingness to work with both (primary) cell cultures and laboratory animals is a requirement. Experience in this area is an added value.Team player, honest, respectful.What We Can Offer YouWe offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation - will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.Your contract will start on 1/10/2024 at the earliest.The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by the Department of Personnel and Organization based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax.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), bicycle allowance, and eco vouchers.How to ApplySend your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession), and a motivation letter to hans.vanvlierberghe@ugent.be and leen.vantroys@ugent.be. We do not accept late applications.For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Hans Van Vlierberghe (+32 09/332 2371) and Prof. Marleen Van Troys (via mail). #J-18808-Ljbffr