Full time assistant position

JOB OF FER: full-time assistant position (38h) to be filled in the Paras itology / Mycology Service of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FMV) of the University of Liège (Belgium) for a period of 2 years, renewable

Starting date: September 15, 2020
Duration: 2 years (renewable twice).

The candidate will participate in the teaching activities of the Parasitology / Mycology service of the FMV, and will engage in the production of a PhD thesis on the theme of dermatophytes.

Teaching activities:

• Supervision of practical work / directed work in parasitology in FMV (Bloc3, Masterl and partim Master2).
• Participation in the management of the above-mentioned practical activities.

The teaching activities are divided into two blocks of 14 weeks between mid-September and mid-December, and 15 weeks between February and May. During these periocls, the candidate will ensure the activities, in conjunction with a scientific collaborator, for an average attendance time of 8 hours / week.

Presentation of the host laboratory:

The FMV Parasitology / Mycology laboratory is a research laboratory working on dermatophytes. This laboratory also provides diagnostic activity for the veterinary community. lt is currently composed of a Professor, a post-doctoral fellow, an assistant, two technicians, one of whom is on an external research contract, and a secretary. The laboratory has developed skills on dermatophytes, and in particular on host-pathogen interactions, through the development of experimental animal models.

Research activity:

The candidate will carry out a PhD thesis in the field of the study of the pathogenesis of dermatophytosis, within the framework of an inter-university research programme (MycEpi) already funded and in association with the current research team. Several
 research the mes are planned, the title of t he thesis subject will be specified according to the profile of the successful candidate.

Community service:

• Support for the activities of the Parasitology / Mycology Laboratory.

Profile of the candidate / reguirements:

• Hold a diploma in vet erinary medicine or a university degree in life sciences (microbiology, biomedical sciences, etc.).
• Have distinguished him/herself du ring his/her studies.
• Have a strong interest in scientific research and teamwork.
• Research experience and ski lis in molecular biology are not essential, but would be an asset.
• Rigor, adaptability, proactivity, inventiveness and the willingness to quickly acquire autonomy and versatility are necessary qualities.

Informations:

Prof. Bernard Mignon, tel. +32 4 366 40 99, bmignon@uliege.be; Dr. Cindy Staerck, tel. +32 4 366 40 93, cindy.staerck@uliege.be; secretary, Madame Rode, +32 4 366 40 92, cecile.rode@uliege.be.

Deadline for applications: July 4, 2020 (students graduating in July 2020 are invited to participate and subm it their application early as well).

Application: a CV and a motivation letter should be sent to Prof essor Bernard Mignon, Department of lnfectious and Parasitic Diseases, Faculty ofVeterinary Medicine, Bât B43a, 4000 LIEGE, Belgium (bmignon@uliege.be). Ali submissions will be acknowledged upon receipt.

Professor Bernard MIGNON
Tel : +32 4 366 40 99 - Email : bmignon@uliege.be