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Department: Center for Molecular Neurology
Regime Full-time
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Join our team as a personal assistant of the deputy director and become indispensable.
Prof. Renzo Mancuso, deputy director at the VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology - Labs is seeking a highly motivated personal assistant.
The VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology has 8 PI’s and hosts internationally recognized leaders in the field of Neurogenetics and Neuroinflammation. Current research groups address a broad set of questions related to neurodegenerative diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, with an emphasis on understanding the genetic etiology and developing diagnostics and treatment methods for these diseases. Approaches range from human genetics and genomics to protein biochemistry and neuronal and glial cell biology, while models include yeast, fly, mouse, and pluripotent human cell systems. Research groups have access to state-of-the-art research and top-notch support core facilities and attract talented international scientist from across the world.
The VIB-UAntwerp Center is part of VIB, a Life Sciences institute with colleague-researchers in cancer, biotechnology, structural biology, immunology amongst others and an extensive set of core facilities and opportunities for technology transfer. We are also embedded within the University of Antwerp.
Position
You will be the administrative right hand of the deputy director and without you, we will feel lost. You take matters in your hands, are proactive and get things done. You will be the eyes and ears of the deputy director and go-to person for a variety of tasks.
- Maintain, manage, and coordinate the diary, arrange appointments and meetings
- Maintain and manage the email account and ensure follow up of requests
- Prepare and send correspondence
- Manage and coordinate projects and tasks delegated by the deputy director
- Coordination and organization of travels for the deputy director and for the other PI’s in the center
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Leadership Team
- Assist in the organization and coordination of events
- You are part of the administrative team and back-up for the reception desk
Profile
We seek a dynamic individual with excellent organizational and communication skills.
- We are looking for an enthusiastic Bachelor or Master Biomedical Sciences or someone with an administrative background with profound interest in biomedical or neurological research.
- You have a clear administrative focus and can manage different things at the same time
- You have at least a couple of years of experience is a similar position
- You have a positive and energetic personality
- You are flexible and have a strong sense of responsibility
- You can handle stressful situations with deadlines
- Broad knowledge of the complete Office package
- Since we work in an international environment you need to be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English and Dutch
- You are well-organized, structured and discrete
- Team player and eager to learn
- A science background is considered a big plus
What we offer
- Full-time (100%) or part-time (80%) position with an open-ended contract
- Competitive salary and benefits
- A central position in a fast growing, dynamic research center
- A stimulating and international environment
- If you come to the lab by public transport; full reimbursement
- You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- If you come to the lab by bike; bike allowance
- Eco-cheques
- You will have a significant amount of days of annual leave and a collective leave for 1 week when the university is closed, between Christmas and New Year.
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this job through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform. Click on the 'Apply' button andcomplete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a detailed CV
- a letter of motivation explaining why you are interested in our work and aspire the position of personal assistant
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the Frequently Asked Questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerp.be.
- For more information please contact Renzo.mancuso@uantwerpen.be
- For more information about our research center https://cmn.sites.vib.be/en/labs
The University of Antwerp is a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.