The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) is accepting applications for the post of Research Fellow in Vector Biology / Microbiology / Functional Genomics. The study program is open for the academic year 2023-2024.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Microbiology, Entomology, Vector Biology, or a related field, and expertise in parasite tissue culture and molecular biology techniques. The position involves studying molecular aspects of the Anopheles mosquito’s innate immune system related to anti-Plasmodium defense.The Institute of Tropical Medicine, officially known as Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine, is one of the world’s leading institutes for training and research in tropical medicine and the organization of health care in developing countries. Located in Antwerp, Belgium, the ITM also delivers outpatient, clinical, and preventive services in tropical pathologies and sexually-transmitted diseases.
Why should Join the Research Fellow Position at ITM? The ITM is a diverse workplace with over 480 staff members who are passionate about improving global health. They conduct over 200 scientific projects in the fields of tropical medicine and international health. The Unit of Experimental Immunology is recruiting a postdoctoral Research Fellow to study molecular aspects of the Anopheles mosquito’s innate immune system that are linked to anti-Plasmodium defense.
Founded in 1906, Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde (Institute of Tropical Medicine) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Antwerp (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde (ITM) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde (ITM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 113 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Belgian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.