Post-doctoral Fellow in Tick-borne Pathogens - Canton, United Kingdom - Springer Nature

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Post-doctoral fellow in tick-borne pathogens research:

Employer
Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH)
Location
Esch-sur-Alzette (Canton) (LU)
Salary
N/A
Closing date
24 Mar 2024
Discipline

Life Science
Job Type
Postdoctoral
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Fixed term
Qualification
PhD
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To revitalise tick-borne infections research in the Clinical and Applied Virology group (Dr Judith Hübschen) within the Department of Infection and Immunity, we are looking for an early stage post-doctoral fellow in tick-borne pathogens research.

Background

Tick-borne diseases are a serious public health issue and will likely become even more relevant with tick species moving into new habitats as a consequence of climate change and new pathogens being introduced and getting established.

Tick-borne pathogen surveillance is thus an important component of preparedness for new and emerging threats.

While traditionally many tick surveillance activities were focusing on more rural areas, there is growing attention to the risk in urban settings such as public parks and city-associated recreational areas.

Objectives

Training and research environment.

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Virology, Microbiology, Epidemiology or other related fields
A track record of laboratory and research experience in the field of tickborne pathogens is mandatory
Experience in setting up and optimizing detection PCRs
Expertise in Sanger/nextgeneration sequencing and in the analysis of epidemiological data
Knowledge in data analysis and statistics using R, Python or Stata is considered an asset
Experience with mosquitoborne infections is a plus
Willingness to travel within Luxembourg to collect ticks
Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of French is considered an asset
Keen interest in applied and public health research
Strong analysis and problemsolving capacities
Determination to overcome hurdles and successfully conclude research studies (perseverance)
Good organizational skills, excellent time management, rigour, autonomy, open to constructive criticism
Sense of priority and ability to work with people with different background and culture
Strong writing and presentation skills

IN SHORT
Contract type: 2-year fixed-term contract Work hours: Full-

Time Location:
Esch-sur-Alzette Start date: ASAP Ref: MC/PDINF0823/JH/INF3

GENDER EQUALITY
The LIH is an equal opportunities employer.

We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

The LIH is attentive to gender representation among its leadership staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to the recruitment and promotion of female leaders and their career development.