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The Department of Biological Sciences (UQAM) now wishes to enrich its expertise in microbiome and omics-based analyses with a new professor position specializing in microbiota-host interactions in a human health and/or animal biology context. We are looking for candidates whose expertise will complement or support the broad research interests of the Centre d’Excellence en Recherche sur les Maladies Orphelines – Fondation Courtois (CERMO-FC). Investigators from this multi-departmental interdisciplinary research center use various animal models to study the mechanisms of numerous diseases at the physiological, cellular, molecular and/or biochemical levels. These researchers also benefit from the support of 6 cutting-edge research core facilities.
All information can be found in the announcements: English – French. Deadline = October 14, 2023.

We offer a postdoctoral position for a Microbiologist at the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University, Sweden. The opening is temporary with a competitive salary for two years but can be extended and it is available immediately or as agreed.

The Department of Molecular Biology has about 200 employees. The department’s main tasks involve research, graduate education, and undergraduate education as well as interactions with the community. For more information, see: www.molbiol.umu.se

The Cava lab at the Laboratory of Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) and the Department of Molecular Biology (Umeå University) is a multidisciplinary and stimulating research space that investigates bacterial cell wall biology and genetics at the interface between basic and clinical research. Our goal is to improve the inventory of players in cell wall biogenesis, remodeling, and regulation, characterize the function and interplay of known components, and evolve our work into quantitative studies and computational modeling. This research program has potential in the development of novel antimicrobial strategies to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens.

All information can be found at
https://thecavalab.com/
https://thecavalab.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Postdoc-Microbiologist-Cava-Lab-2023.pdf

Emerging contaminants, particularly endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have been increasingly detected in the environment and the organisms. The interactions between EDCs and the human gut microbiome — a modulator of host health that is composed of microorganisms along with their genes — are largely unknown. Uncovering multifaceted EDC ecotoxicity will expand the knowledge on their long-term harmful impacts on humans as super-organisms with their microbiome. Without establishing this critical link, the detrimental impacts of EDCs on public health would remain partially described. The proposed PhD project aims to develop nutritional strategies that may have the potential to protect the gut microbiome from EDC toxicity.
Duration: 36 months
Starting Date: 01/10/2023
Lab: The position is located at the MICALIS Institute, INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement) in Jouy en Josas, France and part of AgroParisTech and Université Paris Saclay. The candidate will join the research team ‘PhylHom : Physiology and phylogeny of the Human Microbiome’ focusing on therapies, contaminants and the microbiome. The PhD position is financed by the INRAE.
See announcement for more information.

The laboratory of Microbial Ecology (https://www.ecologiemicrobiennelyon.fr) at the University of Lyon in France, accelerates leading research in environmental microbial ecology and evolution. One Ph.D.-level position for a Project Manager/Research Engineer
is available with a new European Research Council Consolidator Award: MicroRescue: Resolving mechanisms of microbiome rescue to promote resilience to climate change. The position is under the supervision of Dr. Ashley Shade (https://ashley17061.wixsite.com/shadelab).

The project will investigate soil and plant-associated microbiome responses to drought and heat, focusing on understanding how reactivation from the dormant pool contributes to maintaining plant- and soil microbiome functions during stress. We seek a motivated researcher to support project management and perform laboratory research to understand the mechanisms of microbiome resilience and rescue. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in
either ecology/evolution, microbial sciences, plant and soil sciences, or a related field.

The successful candidate will have laboratory or field research experience in microbiology or ecology of soil or plant ecosystems. They will have demonstrated technical skills in molecular biology, including nucleic acid extractions from environmental samples, PCR, or sequencing. They will have excellent organizational skills related to laboratory research and coordinating projects or collaborations. In addition, they will be able to work independently and flexibly, work closely with the PI to ensure timelines and deliverables, proactively problemsolve, and work harmoniously as part of a team that will include students. The successful applicant will be proficient in English.

Additional skills or experiences that will be considered favorably include: working in a French research environment; optimizing or developing molecular biology or microbiology protocols; mesocosm experimental designs; working within a Long-Term Ecological Research Network or similar; microbiology skills in cultivation or molecular biology of Firmicutes or Actinomycetota; and an awareness of standards in open science for microbiome research including reproducibility and public data deposition.

The successful candidate will enjoy a vibrant and supportive research group, access to excellent research facilities and platforms at the University of Claude Bernard Lyon 1 “La Doua” campus, and a project team that is committed to high scientific integrity, to open and reproducible science, and to promoting a welcoming and inclusive team environment. The hosting laboratory, Laboratoire Ecologie Microbienne, boasts over 70 permanent microbial ecologists collaborating among eight teams with five technical platforms supporting precise analyses of microbial activities, natural products, and genomes. Lyon, France, is a historic city nestled between two rivers. Lyon embraces green policies and offers culinary excellence and access to unique cultural experiences. Because Lyon is
home to universities, multinational companies, and Interpol, the city welcomes a large international community.

The position is for five years and is renewed annually, contingent on satisfactory performance evaluations. We expect a start date in September 2023. Applicants should submit, in English, 1) a current curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter describing their interests and how their skills and experiences align with the position’s needs; 3) contact information for three professional references. Applications will only be accepted via the CNRS Job Portal (https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5557-BEABIG-015/Default.aspx).

The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Medicine is one of the five research departments of the Fundamental Medicine Section of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva. The research axes of this department are articulated around infectious microorganisms. The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva is calling for applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track).

The successful applicant will be expected to establish and maintain an extramurally-funded competitive research program and to participate in teaching and service duties within the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Medicine and the Faculty of Medicine.

The candidate must hold a PhD or MD-PhD degree. He/she must develop a line of research in virology supported by competitive funding and resulting in publications in leading international journals. Priority will be given to candidates working in the field of clinically relevant viruses, like respiratory viruses, allowing interactions with the Centers for Emerging Viral Diseases and Vaccinology, with the aim of strengthening translational research. Candidates proposing innovative approaches to study virus-host interactions, mechanisms of viral pathogenesis, or other areas of fundamental virology are particularly encouraged to apply.

All information can be found on: https://jobs.unige.ch/www/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=1&p_web_page_id=60365 – Deadline is June 30th, 2023.

A full-time indivisible academic position, in the field of Molecular Bacteriology within the Department of Life Sciences at ULiège. This position includes teaching and research activities as well as services to the community. All information can be found on https://www.uliege.be/cms/c_17862091/en/fs-ca230315-pa0302-bacteriologie-moleculaire-en. Start Date: 01/10/2023. Deadline application: 23/04/2023.

AZ Klina in Brasschaat is het acuut referentie- en revalidatieziekenhuis voor patiënten en verwijzers uit de regio Noord-Antwerpen. Het ziekenhuis bestaat uit 3 campussen (campus Klina, campus De Mick en campus Coda) en telt 589 bedden. Meer dan 1700 gespecialiseerde artsen, medewerkers en vrijwilligers gaan elke dag samen voor elke patiënt ‘Voluit voor zorg’. AZ Klina is een innovatieve en lerende organisatie die kwalitatief hoogstaande zorg biedt en die continu wil verbeteren. Wij bieden patiënten een state-of-the-art infrastructuur, de nieuwste technologie en een brede waaier aan medische disciplines.

AZ Klina beschikt over een ambitieus en innovatief laboratorium Klinische Biologie. Het werkterrein van het laboratorium omvat alle deelgebieden van de Klinische Biologie m.i.v. moleculaire diagnostiek en NGS. Heden bestaat het medisch kader van de dienst uit 4 voltijdse Klinisch Biologen die samenwerken als zelfstandigen in associatief verband. Wegens geplande stopzetting van de activiteit van één van de stafleden is het team proactief op zoek naar een nieuwe collega om samen verder te bouwen aan de toekomst.

Profiel

• arts/apotheker specialist in de Klinische Biologie met bijzondere interesse voor en/of kennis van de disciplines microbiologie, moleculaire diagnostiek/NGS en infectieuze serologie;
• beschikt over het Master na Master diploma Ziekenhuishygiëne of is bereid dit te behalen op korte termijn;
• maakt deel uit van de Antibioticabeleidsgroep, het Comité voor ziekenhuishygiëne en het HOST team;
• fungeert als bioveiligheidscoördinator binnen het laboratorium Klinische Biologie;
• neemt deel aan een wachtsysteem over alle domeinen van de Klinische Biologie;
• beschikt over kennis/ervaring m.b.t. kwaliteitssystemen en accreditatie volgens ISO 15189;
• erkenning medische microbiologie of bereidheid deze erkenning te behalen strekt tot aanbeveling;
• startdatum te bepalen in onderling overleg.

De kandidatuur met begeleidingsbrief moet vóór 30 april 2023 aangetekend gestuurd worden naar Bart Van Daele, Voorzitter Raad van Bestuur, AZ Klina vzw, Augustijnslei 100,  2930 Brasschaat. Deze moet vergezeld zijn van:

• een omstandig CV met referenties en aanbevelingen;
• een afschrift van het diploma van arts/apotheker en de erkenning als specialist in de Klinische Biologie; collega’s die in 2023 de erkenning behalen kunnen eveneens kandideren;
• een recent getuigschrift van goed zedelijk gedrag.

Voor bijkomende inlichtingen

• Dr. Carl Vael, Arts-diensthoofd Klinische Biologie (T + 32 3 650 52 57 – carl.vael@klina.be)
• Dr. Christine Cuyt, Hoofdarts (T + 32 3 650 50 10/ christine.cuyt@klina.be)
• Dr. Joost Baert, Algemeen Directeur (T + 32 3 650 50 10 – joost.baert@klina.be)

SCK CEN is looking for an experienced bioinformatician to work with us on the analysis of multi-omics biological data, generated via our wet lab research, allowing us to get a multidimensional view on the impact of ionizing radiation on complex biological processes. With this research we aim the development of innovative solutions for the medical, nuclear and space sector.

Deadline for application is 28 September 2022.

More information can be found and application can be done, via following link :

https://www.sckcen.be/en/careers/vacancies/experienced-bioinformatician

SCK CEN is for a PhD candidate with interest in biostatistics to work with us and the University of UHasselt on the analysis and integration of multi-omics biological data, allowing us to get a multi-dimensional view on the impact of ionizing radiation on complex biological processes.  

More information can be found and application can be done, via following link :

https://www.sckcen.be/en/sck-cen-academy/thesis-and-internship-topics/integromics-towards-integration-big-biomolecular-data-enable-systems-biology-2619-1

The Research Group of Microbiology (http://micr.research.vub.be) at the Department of Bioengineering Sciences is looking for a PhD or postdoctoral researcher to participate in the project “FUNGATERIA: Enlisting synthetic fungal-bacterial consortia to produce multicellular engineered living materials (ELMs) with computational capability” funded by the European Innovation Council (https://vubtechtransfer.be/en/fungateria).

The full job description and how to apply can be consulted below.

The ULC collection is one of 7 decentralized biological resource centres integrated within the Belgian Coordinated Collections of Microorganisms (BCCM) (http://bccm.belspo.be/). The consortium with complementary expertise offers high quality microbial and genetic resources as well as a broad-ranging service portfolio and scientific expertise for industry and academia. BCCM runs a multi-site ISO 9001 quality management system. The ULC collection is specialised in cyanobacteria (http://bccm.belspo.be/about-us/bccm-ulc).

The full job description and how to apply can be consulted below.

The BCCM collections are looking for an additional database manager. More info? Have a look at the job description in French or Dutch via ULiège, host institute of the BCCM/ULC collection. Interested to join us? Contact Annick Wilmotte (awilmotte@uliege.be), BCCM/ULC Manager, before 1st of September 2022.

The BCCM collections are looking for a business developer. More info? Have a look at the vacancy in Dutch or French via Sciensano, host institute of the BCCM/IHEM collection.
Interested to join us? Apply via the vacancy form before 31st of August 2022.

Consultant Microbiologist to Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore for 19.5 hours per week and to Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise for 19.5 hours per week. Closing Date: 3pm on Thursday 28/07/2022. More information here.

The Laboratory of Molecular Bacteriology, Rega Institute, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, KU Leuven (https://rega.kuleuven.be/bac/economou) wishes to recruit a postdoctoral fellow in (a) Protein folding and chaperone interactions; and (b) Structural dynamics of membrane associated/embedded channels and motors. More information can be found here.

You can apply for this job no later than December 15, 2022 via the online application tool :
http://www.kuleuven.be/eapplyingforjobs/light/60098464

Five research positions are open at KU Leuven, Belgium, in the Environmental Microbiology group of Prof. Dirk Springael of the Division of Soil and Water Management, starting from between June – October 2022 (or earlier). The first three ones are 4-years PhD positions. The fourth one can be filled in by either a 4-years PhD or a 3-years post-doc while the fifth one relates to a 3-years post-doc position. Note that the post-doc positions are only for researchers that do not have a Belgian nationality, that did not attain their PhD at a Belgian institute and that did not stay for a period of more than 24 months in the period before the start of the position in Belgium. Applicants should indicate for which position they are applying and can apply for more than one position. Detailed information can be found here.

Position 1: PhD position: Study of the biology of the insertion sequence element IS1071 and of its ability to recruit and spread adaptive traits in microbial communities.
Position 2: PhD position: World-wide diversity of genotypes determining the bacterial catabolism of a pesticide: does it tell us something about the origin, evolution and distribution of catabolic gene clusters.
Position 3: PhD position: Putting ecological invasion theories to the test: improving bioaugmentation of drinking water treatment systems for organic micropollutant removal.
Position 4: PhD position or post-doc position: Improving biodegradation of an organic micropollutant mixture in dilute freshwaters by means of mixed substrate utilization.
Position 5: Post-doc position: Deciphering the role of insertion elements in community adaptation to anthropogenic environmental changes (Bilateral Flanders-China FWO project).