Nov 8, 2006

JOB: Group leader for its new R&D activities in toxicology (Centre de Recherche Public - Gabriel Lippmann, Belvaux, Luxemburg)

The Centre de Recherche Public - Gabriel Lippmann, a public establishment for applied scientific research and technology transfer, is seaking for its Department ‘Environment and agro-biotechnologies’ " (EVA) a Group leader

The Group leader will head a newly established research group focusing on risks of natural toxins, chemical products, and environmental pollution for public health. The individual selected for this position will be expected to develop and maintain a nationally and internationally recognized innovative and interdisciplinary research program. The research activity must be balanced between basic and applied research and must attract external funding. The candidate should develop an interdisciplinary team approach. Toward this end the successful candidate will be expected to take advantage of substantial opportunities for collaboration within the department with microbiolgists, plant biotechnologists, as well as with the analytical chemistry and proteomics platforms. Providing leadership to direct research and mentoring graduate students is essential.

The candidate must have a record of publications in peer reviewed scientific journals. Applicants must demonstrate good skills in oral communication, an aptitude for grant writing, project management, team leadership of an interdisciplinary group, and an interest to work on intra- and interdepartmental multidisciplinary projects. Good organizational skills and the ability to work productively in a team environment are essential attributes. These qualities should be documented by several years of experience in a research environment. International experience and interest is desired. The candidate must be fluent in English and in German or French.

Organisation - CRP - Gabriel Lippmann

Division/Faculty/Department - Department ‘Environment and agro-biotechnologies’ (EVA),

Street - 41, rue du Brill

City - BELVAUX

Postal CodeL-4422

Country - LUXEMBURG

Phone - 00.352.47.02.61.1

E-Mail - service-personnel@lippmann.lu

Application Deadline - 31/12/2006

For applying, the candidates should provide the following documents:
- a letter of motivation,
- a curriculum vitae including a list of research support and publications,
- the names and addresses of three references,
- a report:
a) detailing the past and current research activities, the technologies applied, the results obtained,
b) outlining the research visions for the group in relation with the scientific evolution of the domain and the societal needs,
c) documenting the managerial experience (acquisition of new projects, administrative management of projects, leadership of a research team).
Candidates who are interested in the position should send their application (with the reference EVA-3176-GLT) by e-mail to service-personnel@lippmann.lu or by mail to :
CRP - Gabriel Lippmann
Service du personnel
41, rue du Brill
L-4422 BELVAUX