Postdoctoral Researcher Development Of Approaches For The Assessment Of Endocrine Disruptors

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Zebrafishlab (Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences) is looking for a full-time (100%) Postdoctoral researcher: development of approaches forthe assessment of endocrine disruptors.

Position

• Your main task will consist of supporting the development of Integrated Approaches for Testing and Assessment (IATAs) for thyroid hormone system disruption (THSD) in the context of the European PARC project (Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals, https://www.eu-parc.eu), aimed at protecting both human health and the environment. This involves organizing, evaluating and integrating in silico, in vitro and in vivo methods for assessing THSD properties of chemicals using adverse outcome pathway (AOP)-based approaches in a way that allows addressing specific regulatory questions. Tasks include, amongst others, setting up and performing dedicated case studies to demonstrate regulatory relavance, AOP development for supporting the IATAs, performing literature searches, and writing reports and review papers.
• The amount of personal lab work will be very limited. You will occasionally assist in the supervision of PhD and master thesis students who are working in these areas.
• You will help writing new project proposals and contribute to attracting external funding.
• You will participate in the general management and maintenance of the lab, and fish housekeeping duties including weekend duty.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Biology, or one of the related life sciences, or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• A high level of experience in the field of toxicology is essential to qualify for this position, including demonstrable independent research competences and a high-quality publication record in the leading journals in the field.
• You have expertise in one or more of the following areas: human and/or environmental regulatory toxicology, the development of IATAs and/or AOPs, general knowledge of thyroid hormone system physiology, the use of THSD-related NAMs, relevant EU legislative frameworks (e.g., REACH, CLP, PPP, etc.).
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You can speak fluently in English. Excellent writing skills in English are required.

What we offer

• We offer a full-time appointment as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for an initial period of one year, which may be extended after positive evaluation depending on funding availability.
• The planned start date is September 1^st 2024, or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including July 1^st 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following documents: (1) a motivation letter, (2) your academic CV.  
• The selection committee will review all applications. You will be informed about the next steps in the selection procedure as soon as possible after applying.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Dries Knapen (dries.knapen@uantwerpen.be).

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