Highly motivated scientist with a strong scientific background in molecular and cellular microbiology. Demonstrated leadership strengths and proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Proficiency in scientific publications, research projects and reports writing. Excellent interpersonal skills. Well organised with attention to detail, rigorous, reliable, optimistic, frank and humble.
Proven ability to ‘think outside the box’ in identifying problems and implementing innovative solutions.
Research projects financed by: 1) the Italian Ministry of Education and Science; 2) the Belgian Fund for the Scientific Research (FNRS); 3) the European Research Council (ERC) and 4) the Walloon region (SPW).
Design and perform experiments
Data management, analyses and reporting
Time Management
Tasks planning and tracking of milestones
Risk assessment
Supervision and training of technicians and students (bachelor, master and PhD)
Establishment and handling of scientific international collaborations
Culture and genetic manipulation of bio-safety class 1 and 2 bacteria
Random and site directed mutagenesis, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR, qRT-PCR, expression and purification of recombinant proteins in bacterial system, SDS-PAGE, Western-blot, ELISA, Flow Cytometry
Culture of eukariotic cell lines
Microscopy: fluorescence microscopy, fluorescent and cold immunolabeling