Wageningen University & Research is looking for an ambitious colleague with experience in molecular microbiology.

Responsibilities:

• develop and maintain expertise on molecular microbiology with primary focus on S. suis and emphasis on host-pathogen interaction
• participate in complex projects and multidisciplinary project teams to realise those projects
• initiate new projects in the field of bacterial infection biology
• participate in acquiring projects from private market partners in the livestock farming value chain as well as in the biomedical sector
• participate in acquiring public funding and set up and lead projectsin public-private partnerships
• planning and carrying out experiments with animals

REQUIREMENTS
We seek a candidate with:

• a PhD in Life Sciences, Biology or Veterinary Medicine
• molecular microbiological background
• an analytically strong, multidisciplinary thinker who has a broad interest in (veterinary) infectious diseases
• a creative scientist who can set up and carry out applied research, who proactively looks for new opportunities
• a positive, connecting and inquisitive team player who can motivate others
• customer-oriented and service-oriented
• flexibility
• you are obligated to submit a Certificate of Conduct