PhD Scholarship in Molecular Virology: The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp, Belgium, in collaboration with the University of Leuven (KUL), is offering a PhD position in the field of molecular diagnostic virology. This position focuses on developing and evaluating Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) assays for the diagnosis of viral hemorrhagic fevers. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team within ITM’s Clinical Virology unit and will contribute to groundbreaking research projects aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy in low-and-middle-income countries.
PhD Scholarship in Molecular Diagnostic Virology
Summary Table
| Designation | Research Assistant – PhD Position in Molecular Diagnostic Virology |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Molecular Diagnostic Virology |
| Location | Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s in (bio)medical/pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related fields |
| Job Description | Laboratory and clinical evaluation of RPA assays, thesis preparation, publications, and presentations |
| How to Apply | Via ITM application form by July 7th, 2024 |
| Last Date for Apply | July 7th, 2024 |
Designation
Research Assistant – PhD Position in Molecular Diagnostic Virology
Research Area
Molecular Diagnostic Virology
Location
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in (bio)medical or pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related life sciences field.
- Background in molecular biology techniques, preferably in microbiology (virology).
- Knowledge of molecular diagnostic test development (primer design, NCBI blast).
- Strong laboratory evaluation skills for diagnostic molecular tests.
- Interest in clinical performance evaluations, clinical study management, and regulatory and ethical principles.
- Statistical skills for sample size, sensitivity, specificity calculations, etc.
- Interest in viral hemorrhagic fevers (Ebola, Lassa).
- Basic bioinformatics skills (R and Python preferred).
- Strong analytical, scientific writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel to Central and Western Africa.
Job Description
- Develop RPA assays for detecting viral hemorrhagic fevers.
- Conduct clinical evaluations of the assays.
- Undertake short-term research visits to Central and Western Africa.
- Prepare and defend a PhD thesis within four years.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences.
- Publish high-quality articles in scientific journals.
- Assist in acquiring funding for viral diagnostic research.
- Build networks with internal and external collaborators.
- Contribute to the management of the research group, including student supervision.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the ITM application form available on their website. Applications must include a CV and a motivation letter. For more information, contact HR-Recruitment at recruitment@itg.be.
Last Date for Apply
July 7th, 2024
Excited about this position? Apply now and be part of a team making significant contributions to global health.
