Researcher In Vitro Toxicology

Are you a toxicologist with multiple years of experience in in vitro toxicology? Do you want to work in a state-of-the-art research environment? Do you want to develop and apply animal-free models for toxicokinetics and hazard assessment of chemical contaminants in food and feed? We have a vacancy for a Researcher In Vitro Toxicology to join the Toxicology Team of Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR).

What you will do
You will work as a scientist and project leader in a variety of ongoing research projects and will write scientific papers and reports, interact with stakeholders and acquire and manage new projects in the area of in vitro food toxicology.
Using experimental data, literature review, stakeholder consultation, and your own expertise, you will evaluate new and existing hazards and food safety issues.

Together with the team you will work on the development, refinement, validation, application, and regulatory acceptance of NAMs (New Approach Methodologies). These include a variety of in vitro and in silico approaches to study kinetics and hazards of (foodborne) chemicals, such as cell-based models of varying complexity, in vitro toxicokinetics, physiologically based kinetic (PBK) modelling, and other assays and tools used for e.g. read-across and quantitative in vitro to in vivo extrapolations (QIVIVE). Currently the team consists of 14 colleagues. Our working culture can be described as innovative, driven and social.

Wageningen Food Safety Research conducts high-quality independent research into safe and reliable food. Most of our work is commissioned by the Dutch government and our main clients are the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). In addition, we collaborate with many national and international partners in a variety of projects funded among others by the European Commission and the European Food Safety Authority.

Requirements:

• a PhD in (food) toxicology or related discipline. Being an ERT (European Registered Toxicologist) is a plus;
• in-depth hands-on experience with in vitro toxicology;
• good writing and networking skills;
• experience with acquisition in a tender process (preferably EU) is a major plus. Please mention this in your resume if you have this experience;
• good communications skills in English, a broad perspective and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and multiple projects simultaneously.

In our international working environment, communication in English is common. This position requires at least language level C1, and preferably C2.

You will work here:

Salary Benefits:

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

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• 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 year-end bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €3234,- and €6831,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10 - 12). Additionally, a contract for 32 hours a week can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.

You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.

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. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

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 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.

36 hours per week

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