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The Department of Parasitology is now seeking:
A post-doctoral immunologist m/f
to lead cellular immunology research in malaria vaccine development. You will work in a team focusing on pre-clinical and clinical assessment of candidate malaria vaccines.
Your responsibilities will include:
1) Leadership and development of a group collaborating with vaccine developers worldwide to provide pre-clinical data on vaccine performance.
2) Participation in a team engaged in a multi-faceted approach to the delivery of a vaccine against the asexual stages of parasite development. A first generation product is currently undergoing Phase 1 testing and a novel second generation approach is in pre-clinical development. For this, wide-ranging evaluation of vaccine delivery methods, including recombinant protein with a range of promising adjuvants, either alone or in combination with a number of virally vectored approaches, will be undertaken.
We seek a highly motivated candidate with relevant immunological experience.
Within the department there is a stimulating range of activities in malaria and tuberculosis, ranging from target identification through to pre-clinical and early stage clinical testing. The position offers excellent possibilities for scientific- and personal development in a dynamic environment.
Requirements:
PhD degree, background in cellular immunology, good organisational abilities. You will have a strong interest in vaccine development, and preferably some experience in pre-clinical and/or clinical aspects of the work. For Dutch candidates art. 9 WOD qualification is desirable.
For further details about this position please contact the secretary for the Department of Parasitology on +31 15 284 2640.
BPRC offers an attractive working environment, an open, informal corporate culture with good primary and secondary terms of employment.
If you are interested in the above position, please send your letter of application with your curriculum vitae, including a detailed motivation of your interest to:
BPRC
Personnel Advisor,
Postbox 3306
2280 GH Rijswijk
The Netherlands
E-mail: Personeelszaken@bprc.nl
