Personal Assistant Lab of Angiogenesis and Vascular Metabolism

VIBKU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology (CCB) is one of the research centers of the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) located at KU Leuven (Gasthuisberg Campus). Today 14 research groups are active within the CCB employing a total of around 250 employees.

The lab of Angiogenesis and Vascular Metabolism consists of about 40 employees the majority of whom are young toplevel scientists. We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to provide administrative and organizational support to Professor Carmeliet who is head of the research group.

Description

You will provide administrative support to the Professor and his team taking a key position within the daily operation of the lab. To achieve this you will take on a wide range of administrative tasks including:

• Flawlessly organize appointments (agenda management) events seminars and lab meetings
• Providing administrative support in preparing laboratory/departmental documents grant applications reporting of research projects and application procedures
• Order processing for the lab expense reports processing and visa transactions
• Management of the laboratorys website and databases
• Onboarding and offboarding of new colleagues
• Reception of visitors and the organization of the program and the logistics
• Organizing travel/business trips: transport accommodation full logistical support
• Monitoring closely the budget collaboration with the staff scientist

Profile

• Excellent English speaking and writing skills. Knowledge of Dutch is a great added value
• Professional bachelor (or equivalent experience) with a strong administrative driven and eager to learn focus
• Minimum 2 4 years of experience in a personal assistant role or similar
• You are praised for your accuracy proactivity flexibility and customer focus
• You are a multitasker problem solver and you like to work independently & efficiently in a structural manner
• You are stressresistant diplomatic and discreet
• You have a proficient knowledge of MS Office (mainly Excel) or are eager to learn
• You have an interest in the scientific and academic world experience within an academic setting is a big plus

We offer

• Fulltime or 4/5 employment to be discussed
• A varied position in a dynamic international scientific environment
• An inspiring setting that encourages growth and personal development

Start date: As soon as possible Preferably before July

How to apply

Motivated candidates are asked to apply online. Please include a motivation letter and CV with your application. An initial assessment of the applications will start immediately. Applications are welcome until the position is filled.

For more information regarding this position please email and/or .