Postdoc Researcher Vector Biology F/M

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Country: Netherlands

Type: Post-Doc

Deadline: January 13, 2025

Details: https://www.academictransfer.com/nl/347513/postdoc-researcher-vector-biology-fm/?_gl=1%2A1qrrul3%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_gs%2AMQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeW6BhBAEiwAdKltMvOZqBDMweDYNfaRWg4xu6hxgk36UNJ5_k13nkSh0bXCoF3M4wW1IBoCbzsQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAD9T_g-F6XejoVbHokxKEcu9bIE5b

 

The One Health Entomology group of the Laboratory of Entomology at Wageningen University and Research is looking for an ambitious postdoctoral researcher with experience in the ecology and population dynamics of blood-feeding insects. The research interests of the group are to understand the factors that determine the presence and/or emergence of vector-borne diseases and to unravel the underlying mechanisms from molecular to ecosystem level. With this knowledge, the group ultimately aims to design novel strategies for vector control that are affordable, safe for use, and sustainable in the context of our changing environment. The team consists of ambitious scientists that employ interdisciplinary approaches, both in the lab as well as in the field. The postdoctoral position will involve the coordination of and data collection for a new European project, funded via the European Biodiversity Initiative (Biodiversa+), with partners in France, Spain and Morocco. The position is for 3 years.
About the Project
By 2050, 70% of the global population will live in urban areas, leading to increased environmental challenges such as pollution and biodiversity loss. The "greening" of cities, through green spaces and water bodies, offers a nature-based solution to promote sustainability, biodiversity, and human health, for example by reducing heat island effects, air pollution, and improving physical and mental well-being. However, they may also provide habitats for disease-transmitting vectors, such as mosquitoes and sandflies. The impact of urban greening on vector populations is expected to depend on local conditions, highlighting the need for effective surveillance and control, particularly in both public and private spaces. Wageningen University is now leading a new project that aims to explore the relationships between public and private urban green spaces on the one hand, and diversity of blood-feeding arthropods and their implications for vector-borne disease transmission to humans and animals on the other.
Your responsibilities
You will be responsible for developing and executing vector sampling protocols in collaboration with the European partner institutes. Within the Netherlands, you will be coordinating field sampling activities in diverse urban areas across the country. Your work will involve the use of molecular approaches for vector identification and for assessing biodiversity indices, e.g. via eDNA techniques. You are expected to integrate and analyze findings from different country settings and write scientific publications. In collaboration with the head of the One Health Entomology group, you will facilitate national and international meetings for partner institutes and stakeholders.

Requirements

The successful candidate is/has:

• an excellent academic record (PhD) in medical/veterinary entomology or related ecological discipline;
• experience with (field-based) research on mosquito/vector (community) ecology;
• experience with diverse molecular lab techniques
• good knowledge of statistical methods, including multivariate analyses
• excellent oral and written English communication skills;
• a good organizer and team player.

In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level C1 .

Conditions of employment

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between € 3.378,- and € 5.331,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 10). Additionally, a contract for 0,8 FTE can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended on good performance.
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time.
Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account, dual career programs or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands

Employer

Wageningen University & Research

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact, Sander Koenraadt, Professor at the Laboratory of Entomology, by email: sander.koenraadt@wur.nl

For more information about the procedure, please contact vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl

Job Opportunity as a Professor of Immunology at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

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Reference: OCT20246464

Country: England

Type: Job

Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days

Deadline: January 27, 2025 (04:59)

Details: https://app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Careers/CareersPage.aspx?e=LMo8nnTwYNZn8aiNCORwUhvRrMSbMcZzXFBQjShptYhsixEmxgCpt7-c5mpW6u8-5irqaGmqdeM&iframe=True&iframe=false

 

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for research and teaching in tropical diseases. As a world leader in translating academic research into tangible health impacts we are proud of the work we do and the impact this has on the people who need our help most. Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, ranked 2nd in the UK for research impact through REF2021, and having recently celebrated our 125th anniversary, there has never been a more exciting time to join our organisation.

We are looking to appoint a world leading immunologist with a strong record of working in the human pathogen and/or tropical disease research areas, as a Professor of Immunology within our highly esteemed Tropical Disease Biology department. You will join a multidisciplinary group of experts with a shared interest in translating basic science into tangible solutions for the patients affected by global health challenges.

The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape the research portfolio within immunology at LSTM. Some of the key areas we are keen to explore include world leading research across major human infections to address unmet global health challenges, increasing capability of relevant in-house infection models that link to refined animal disease and human challenge models, and leveraging the strength of existing LSTM research centres for the discovery of antibody-based biologics as diagnostic or therapeutic tools, to meet the needs of neglected tropical disease and/or emerging disease.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Initiate, develop, deliver, lead and publish research in immunology using innovative methodologies, which is considered internationally excellent
• Enhance the reputation, influence and profile of LSTM in immunology research as applied to low and middle-income countries
• Work with and lead academics in LSTM and MLW (Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Trust) in developing cutting edge capacity for immunology research, enabling the development of new knowledge and understanding of diagnosis/treatment of human pathogens/tropical diseases
• Develop a multidisciplinary research programme in human immunology, sustaining an extensive track record highly rated published research, allowing for further expansion of immunology research at LSTM
• Lead on innovative curriculum design and collaboratively approve the quality standards of LSTM teaching programmes, taking responsibility for teaching and learning applicable to own academic field
• Develop strategically important global partnerships and collaborations, generating grant income and opportunities for high prestige funding
• Articulate and deliver academic and vision and leadership, along with influencing high level internal and external collaborations to drive positive change
• Effectively lead, manage and mentor a team of senior academic and business support staff, setting standards, monitoring progress and overseeing delegated areas of responsibility

The successful candidate:

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• Extensive knowledge of subject area informed by substantial current research and reputation in the field, with an understanding of global factors effecting the discipline and work of LSTM
• Outstanding record of international level peer reviewed original publications and research, specifically related to low or middle-income countries
• Strong record of successfully generating significant/high prestige external funding (grants, contracts etc.) to support research projects
• Proven record of research leadership in a HEI and experience of developing multidisciplinary research programmes
• Considerable leadership and management experience, including the effective use of resources and budgetary responsibility
• Experience of academic governance and administration
• Proven experience of effective curriculum development and making a significant contribution to teaching and learning strategy
• Enthusiastic and entrepreneurial approach to work, with the ability to inspire and motivate a range of staff and collaborators             

To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached.

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Agile working
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
• High street discounts and cashback offers
• Government-backed cycle to work scheme
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Application process:  

To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter. 

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.  

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. 

 We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. 

About LSTM 

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases.  Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. 

Mapping DNA Damage and Genome Replication in Malaria Parasites with Artificial Intelligence and Long-read Sequencing

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Country: UK

Type: Ph.D. Studentship

Deadline: January 03, 2025

Details: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48668/

 

Applications are invited for a fully-funded 4-year PhD studentship based in the Department of Pathology at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Dr Michael Boemo starting October 2025.

Malaria parasites replicate their genomes very differently to human cells, making genome replication an attractive therapeutic target for antimalarial drugs. The purpose of this research is to develop artificial intelligence software that leverages the power of long-read DNA sequencing to determine the genomic loci of DNA damage caused by these drugs and how this damage changes the movement of replication forks throughout the genome.

The student will have the opportunity to learn, or improve upon, the development of artificial intelligence for translational research in a supportive and collaborative environment.

More information about the Boemo Group is available at:

https://www.boemogroup.org

and

https://www.path.cam.ac.uk/graduate/fully-funded-studentships

Funding* will cover the student's stipend at the current Research Council rate and University Fees. The studentship will be funded for four years from October 2025. *The studentships are available to students who qualify for UK Home fees.

Applicants should hold (or expect to obtain) the equivalent of a UK 2.1 or higher in an undergraduate honours or Masters degree in a relevant subject. The studentship is open to those eligible for the Home rate of University fees.

All applications should be made online via the University's Applicant Portal for a PhD in Pathology (BLPA22). Applications should include academic transcripts, CV, statement of purpose and 2 references. An application is only complete when all supporting documents, including the 2 academic references, are submitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their referees submit their references before the closing date. Please also explain your motivation why you wish to pursue a PhD in this area, outline your research interests and background, and describe the qualities and experience you will bring to the role.

Please quote reference PK43591 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

8th International Giardia & Cryptosporidium Conference (IGCC)

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 Country: Australia

Type: Conference

Registration Deadline: November 30, 2024

Event Date: February 23-26, 2025

Details: https://www.igcc2025.au/

 

We are delighted to announce the 8th International Giardia & Cryptosporidium Conference (IGCC)  from 23rd February to 26th February 2025 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Since 2014, the International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conferences (IGCC) have provided an international platform for researchers and practitioners involved in the study of these parasites. IGCC has become an established barometer of the advances made in confronting and controlling Giardia and Cryptosporidium infections throughout the world and covers a breadth of disciplines including:

• Molecular and cellular biology
• Genomics and systems biology
• Taxonomy and phylogenetics
• Population genetics, diagnostics and epidemiology
• Host-parasite interactions and immunology
• Pathogenesis of disease
• New treatment development
• Improved control strategies and public health policies

Major research program themes

• Diagnostics and detection from environment to farm to clinic
• Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental transmission and control
• Infection management in humans and animals
• Advances in drug and vaccine discovery and alternative treatments
• Indigenous and Global Health
• Mechanisms of disease and host-pathogen interactions
• Virulence and Immunology
• Infection and in vitro growth models
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Advanced methods development

Equity and Diversity:

IGCC2025 is committed to broad representative and diversity amongst its delegates and conference speakers. We are committed to gender parity among our invited speakers and session chairs and to provide a welcoming and engaging conference experience to delegates across our international research community. We are also a family friendly conference and will provide a parents room for delegates during the event.

A primary focus of the conference is to provide delegates with outstanding value, an enriched program and a number of memorable experiences within and alongside the conference itself. This will include social events that provide delegates with an exceptional opportunity to engage in uniquely Australian cultural activities and world-class scientists. We will be hosting the event in the newly built Melbourne Connect conference facility within the University of Melbourne campus and on the northern edge of Melbourne’s central business district. All of this will be available at an affordable cost and, we hope to welcome all of you to Melbourne and look forward to seeing you all once again.

Virtual Symposium on Apicomplexan Parasites Research (Apicomplexa-2025)

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Mode of Conduction: Online

Type: Symposium

Registration Deadline: November 30, 2024

Event Date: January 22-23, 2025

Details: https://apicomplexaconference.com/

 

Virtual Symposium on Apicomplexan Parasites Research (Apicomplexa-2025) will be held online on January 22-23, 2025, chaired by Vern B. Carruthers, PhD, University of Michigan Medical School, MI, United States and is organized by Scirease. This symposium aims to convene distinguished experts from around the globe to explore and discuss the most recent research and advancements in the study of apicomplexan parasites.

This two-day virtual conference is designed to provide a platform for both senior researchers and emerging scientists to engage with each other, exchange ideas, and advance the field. The focus will be on significant research findings related to Plasmodium, Toxoplasma, and Cryptosporidium.

The virtual nature of the conference will enable participants to attend and engage in discussions from their respective locations, thereby promoting global collaboration and the exchange of knowledge. The symposium will feature presentations from eminent experts in parasitic infections, who will share their pioneering research, innovations, and insights into the latest developments in the field. Researchers, clinicians, and professionals with an interest in parasitic diseases are invited to contribute in understanding, preventing, and treating infections such as Malaria, Toxoplasmosis, and Cryptosporidiosis.

We look forward to your participation and eagerly anticipate welcoming you to Apicomplexa-2025 on January 22-23, 2025.

Seminar on Mapping One Health Initiatives in Latin America

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Mode of Conduction: Hybrid (Online and at University of Guelph, Canada)

Type: Seminar

Speaker: Natalia Cediel Becerra

Event Date and Registration: December 04, 2024

Details: https://onehealth.uoguelph.ca/one-health-seminar-series/

The One Health seminar series showcases the depth and breadth of One Health research at the University of Guelph, and beyond! These 50-minute talks feature a 30-minute presentation by a One Health practitioner, followed by an audience Q&A. Everyone is welcome, particularly graduate students and faculty.

Presentation Description: 

Mapping One Health (OH) initiatives and stakeholders in Latin America is a key first step in the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) One Health policy.

International agencies such as PAHO and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) have strengthened the capacity of many countries around the prevention of zoonoses for more than 6 decades, creating a good baseline for OH implementation. There are many existing OH initiatives already in place in Latin countries within the public and private sectors, including within non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

In July 2022, public health and agricultural defense authorities from countries in the Americas met in Brazil to develop a regional baseline regarding the use of the One Health approach in intersectoral actions, with an eye towards improving management of public health problems at the human-animal-environment interface. Myriad examples of multisectoral communication, collaboration, coordination and capacity building regarding control and prevention of zoonoses control, food safety, and AMR programs were discussed. Interestingly, most of these initiatives were not identified as One Health.  

There is already installed capacity for multisectoral cooperation mechanisms that should be strengthened to better face future health emergencies. Mapping stakeholders and initiatives lays the groundwork for OH implementation in Latin America and is a best practice for OH governance.

International Conference on Veterinary Medicine 2025

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Country and Location: NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Vienna, Austria

Type: Conference

Theme: Veterinary Medicine Innovations, Applications, and Future Trends

Event Date: June 19-20, 2025

Early Bird Registration Deadline: November 29, 2024

Details: https://scisynopsisconferences.com/animal-science/

 

Scisynopsis warmly invites attendees from all over the world to attend the "International Conference on Veterinary Medicine" in Vienna, Austria, from June 19 to 20, 2025. Under the theme "Veterinary Medicine Innovations, Applications, and Future Trends," this event will include insightful keynote presentations, oral talks, poster presentations, and exhibitions. The congress is a venue for the most recent innovations, creative concepts, and research results in veterinary medicine and science. Early-career scientists have a great chance to interact with a diverse group of researchers and decision-makers, fostering professional development and collaboration. Participants will profit from different meetings, including fabulous addresses, feature talks, extraordinary meetings, studios, and contributed papers. We invite delegates, chiefs, co-chiefs, teachers, researchers, academic administrators, PhD understudies, and scientists to take part. The Veterinary Medication 2025 is worldwide perceived, and we genuinely want to believe that you can carve out opportunity in your bustling timetable to join in, share your bits of knowledge on a subject of your decision, and add to the progress of this occasion. We anticipate seeing you in Vienna!