Professor of Tuberculosis

Research position

• Expand the current research lines on tuberculosis, including clinical trials and operational research in the Global South.
• Develop novel research lines on improved management of tuberculosis. Establishment of a novel research line on tuberculosis in vulnerable populations within Europe could be of value, to bridge research in the North and the Global South.
• Acquire competitive research funding and build up international reputation and visibility.
• Build up high impact research and international reputation and visibility.
• Enhance the scientific capacity building activities and partnerships in the Global South.
• Lead on educational activities and hands-on training in the field of tuberculosis at postgraduate, Master and PhD level, as well as in specialized short courses at ITM.
• Supervise and mentor MSc and PhD students.
• Collaborate with other units in the Department of Clinical Sciences and with researchers across ITM to develop synergistic research lines on tuberculosis.
• Provide expert advice to national and international bodies/stakeholders in the field of tuberculosis.
• Coach team members and execute line management duties as head of the unit.
• Promote the strategic vision of the department and institutional policy development, and contribute to relevant ITM committees.
• You report to the Head of the Department of Clinical Sciences.

Antwerp

Belgium

Permanent

Full-time

• Medical doctor with a PhD in a relevant research domain.
• A masters in epidemiology, tropical medicine or public health is an asset.
• Recognised internationally as leading clinical researcher, or be a researcher with high research potential, in the field of tuberculosis demonstrated by a matching excellent output of high-quality, peer-reviewed research on tuberculosis.

Infectious Diseases

• Demonstrated experience and a genuine interest in working within resource-limited environments, showcasing strong intercultural competencies.
• Recognised internationally as leading clinical researcher, or be a researcher with high research potential, in the field of tuberculosis demonstrated by a matching excellent output of high-quality, peer-reviewed research on tuberculosis.
• Experience in HIV research and clinical decision making is an asset.
• Capable and willing to develop a forward-looking strategy for future research lines, with the potential for world-leading contributions to the field.
• Track record of successful high-level competitive grant writing and experience as a principal investigator leading impactful projects.
• Established network of research and professional collaborators.
• Passionate about and experienced in postgraduate teaching, including supervision of MSc and PhD theses.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities, serves as a mentor, and excels in effective communication.
• Management experience, particularly in professional or scientific associations, is considered a valuable asset.
• Fluent in English and French. A good command of Dutch or willingness to learn is desirable.

English

Excellent

French

Excellent

Dutch

Basic

The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp, aims at the advancement and spread of science that contributes to infectious diseases understanding, medicine and public health , with a global focus on low and middle income countries ITM conducts scientific research, delivers advanced education and provides medical, scientific and societal expert services. The ITM is an open and international campus where staff, students and researchers work on new international health challenges.

ITM’s Department of Clinical Sciences strives for optimal diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tropical and globalized infectious diseases. The department has long standing well recognised expertise in working with both epidemic and endemic infectious di seases in limited resource settings and in the conduct of clinical trials of treatments, vaccines, and diagnostics, supported by the ITM Clinical Trials Unit, and a newly established Clinical Trials Centre.

No

No

Mr

Prof

van Griensven

Johan

Institute of Tropical Medicine

Clinical Sciences

Nationalestraat

Antwerp

2000

155

Belgium

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