Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
Where you will work: In our department of bacteriology, host-pathogen interaction, and diagnostics, we work in a project-based manner across various research disciplines. The Bacteriology group investigate and develops expertise in bacterial pathogens of veterinary importance. The group includes the National Reference Laboratory for Bovine Tuberculosis and the National Reference Laboratory for Brucellosis. Research focuses on pathogens , host-pathogen interactions and associated diseases, diagnostic methods, and their technical characteristics.
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) group represents the National Reference Laboratory for AMR in animals in the Netherlands and, on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, Fisheries, and Nature (LVVN), monitors antibiotic resistance in livestock. Additionally, research is conducted to expand knowledge on the (prevention of) the spread of antibiotic resistance.
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Aquaculture Laboratory conducts diagnostics of fish diseases for the aquaculture sector and private clients and serves as the National Reference Laboratory for fish, shellfish, and crustacean diseases in the Netherlands.
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Pathology/Immunology group focuses on studying clinical, immunological, and pathological processes to contribute to the prevention and understanding of infectious diseases, with an emphasis on host-related infection/inflammation biology. Research is aimed, at developing and utilizing animal models for (contracted) vaccine studies in (pre)clinical trials, as well as establishing and testing animal-free alternatives. Within this group, we combine knowledge of pathogens with veterinary, pathological, and immunological expertise, often working in complience to Veterinary Good Clinical Practice (VICH GCP).
A significant part of our work involves research projects for both government and veterinary and biomedical companies.
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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.