Doctoral fellow

Job description

Every year, honeybees die massively during winter periods. The etiology is complex and multiple factors are involved (pesticides, pathogens, environment). During recent work, we have noticed that viral and bacterial infections are occurring mainly during spring and are strongly reduced later on. This has been published in Veterinary Research (see paper enclosed). At present, we have two hypotheses for this defense: either antiviral/antibacterial products are transferred from queens to offspring over the eggs or antiviral/antibacterial products are transferred from workers to larvae through jelly. It is also very well possible that it is a combination of the two. In the project ‘B-immune’, we will look for the mechanisms that are underlying this transgenerational defense.

Job profile

• You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in bioscience engineering, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, human/veterinary medicine
• Knowledge of and experience with molecular technologies
• Experience with bees is an added value
• Team player
• Motivated
  
  

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• Your contract will start on November 15th, 2024 at the earliest.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by the Department of Personnel and Organization based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. Click here for more information about our salary scales
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

How to apply

Send your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to hans.nauwynck@ugent.be.
We do not accept late applications.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Nauwynck (hans.nauwynck@UGent.be, +32(0)471/588824)