→ Apply until 30/04/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Sciences
→ Department WE14 - Biomedical molecular biology
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202403/WE14/DA/005
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.
YOUR TASKS
- At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on biomedical molecular research at a high level on a research topic in one of the research groups of the Department of Biomedical Molecular Biology. See https://www.irc.ugent.be/, then dropdown menu: research – Faculty – UGent – Department of Biomedical Molecular Biology (WE14)
- You will provide support to the high-tech expertise of the department
- You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s and/or Master’s level, in particular you coordinate and you supervise practical courses, work colleges and master projects in the Bachelor/Master in Biochemistry and Biotechnology and/or the Master of Biomedical Sciences
- You will counsel Bachelor and/or Master students in their bachelor project, master project or Master’s dissertation
- You will counsel doctoral students
- You will contribute to informing the public on issues related to biotechnology in general and biomedical molecular research in particular
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a doctoral degree (Doctor of Science: Biochemistry and Biotechnology or Doctor of Science: Biochemistry or Doctor of Science: Biology or Doctor of Applied Biological Sciences: Cell and Gene Biotechnology or Doctor of Health Sciences or Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a subject considered relevant by the selection committee)
- The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
- You have already conducted research within the field of biomedical molecular biology
- You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctorate and, if applicable, during your postdoctoral studies
- You have practical experience and theoretical knowledge of molecular (cell) biological techniques
- You have good communicative and didactical skills
- You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes
- You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated
- You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch and English
Will serve as an advantage:
- Contributions to scientific meetings or conferences
- Experience with scientific supervision of Bachelor’s and/or Master’s students
- Experience with supervision of lab technicians
- Experience with supervision of work colleges and practical courses at university level
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a temporary appointment of 3 years. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term and depending on departmental policy
- Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to three years, you can apply
- The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term
- Your appointment will start on 1 July 2024 at the earliest
- Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales
- All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications. When listing publications, make separate lists for publications in journals and chapters in books. List in a separate paragraph your 5 most important scientific achievements (e.g. publications, patents, etc). Submit as a single pdf file
- In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in Dutch in pdf format. Please mention your scientific interests and how these could integrate into the general research lines of the department
- In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages
- In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en.
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Wim Declercq (Wim.Declercq@UGent.be, +32 09/331 38 20).
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact our helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).