Lead One Health
Salary: €4.505 - €7.576
About the Role
Are you a Senior Scientist, looking for a next step in your career? Do you want to make a meaningful contribution in safeguarding public health and building a healthier, more resilient world? As Lead One Health, you can be the frontrunner on the focus point of One Health and emerging infectious diseases.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Coordinating research and development activities related to One Health, with a specific focus on viral zoonotic diseases;
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Initiating and building long-term partnerships with key stakeholders in the veterinary and animal health industry, as well as veterinary public health, including government agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners;
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Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting research at national and international conferences;
- Provide scientific guidance and leadership to junior researchers and colleagues, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to complex problems;
- Acting as a spokesperson for our organisation on One Health in the media, including social media platform, and for the society;
- Developing and implementing strategic plans for the growth and development of the organization's scientific portfolio, and contributing to fundraising efforts to secure research grants and other funding opportunities.
Your Qualities
- You are a dynamic and driven senior researcher with a PhD and your extensive network in the field showcases your dedication to making a difference.
- You are accustomed to working with and within an interdisciplinary team.
- You have experience in establishing One Health-related projects, such as studies on zoonotic pathogen characterization and zoonotic transmission.
- Your entrepreneurial mindset enables you to explore opportunities with stakeholders in the work field.
- You are a team player willing to share knowledge and eager to learn from others.
Other Essential Requirements
- PhD in life sciences, animal science, or virology, if in the human field, then affinity towards livestock is required;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of One Health, Virology, and infectious diseases;
- Proven track record of scientific excellence demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presentations at national and international conferences, and other professional achievements;
- Strong leadership and management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of scientists and support staff;
- Demonstrated success in securing research grants and other funding opportunities;
- Key competencies: pro-active, collaborative, flexible, client and result oriented.