The VIB-department of Medical Protein Research (91 staff) has an outstanding track record in proteomics, interactomics, biochemistry, molecular biology and protein chemistry. The focus of the department is geared towards unraveling biological processes, by enriching this technology base with cell biology, genetics and bioinformatics approaches. The ambition of VIB is to move the frontline of science in this department by combining proteomics, interactomics and experimental approaches with computational approaches to dissect the structure and function of macromolecular complexes and their dynamic composition to elucidate their functions in cells, tissues, organs and the human body. The VIB-department is also part of the Faculty of Medicine at UGent.

The director will provide vision and leadership to the department, with responsibility for:
• developing the departmental research strategy and its future mission
• creating a stimulating environment and dialectic culture, which fosters talent and triggers excellence
• organizing and managing the department in terms of science, tech transfer, logistics, finance and human talent

It is expected that the director will maintain active research interest in leading an independent research lab (significant long term support will be provided to do so).

​VIB is in search for a dynamic, internationally recognized leader to inspire and lead the department.
The selected candidate will be appointed as department director at VIB and will have a tenure faculty appointment as full professor at UGent. The director will be a member of the VIB management committee in which he/she has co-responsibility for the overall success of VIB.

• you have a Ph.D degree and are expected to be an experienced visionary scientist, widely recognized in your academic field, you have demonstrated a strong record of scientific publications in leading scientific journals. You continue your own research program at VIB.
• rank as full professor with - preferentially - a track record of management in universities or research institutions.
• have an extensive international network with a wide scope of research collaborations.
• have excellent communication and negotiating skills and have a strong will for developing a common vision and purpose for VIB and their own department.
• by preference, have experience with technology transfer and science policy.

Offer

The total package consists of:
(a) personal: • a competitive salary commensurate with experience • total social security, including pension scheme and health care program
(b) own research group: • start-up package • funding of your own research group with 5-10 positions • access to the VIB core facilities:
(deep)sequencing, antibody and protein production, transcriptomics, proteomics, compound screening, bio-informatics training facility (see www.vib.be)
(c) departmental grant: • solid funding of the department subject to excellent performance with quinquennial reviews.

​Candidates who are interested in this position are asked to send a complete CV and publication list and 3 letters of reference to marijke.lein*Replace*With*At*Sign*vib.be. Further information can be obtained from Marijke Lein, HR director of VIB: +32 92446611.

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