Project researcher Disarm

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, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

• You will be working on a valorization project funded by the Industrial Research Fund of Ghent University focussing on the valorization of antivirulence therapy in commercial shrimp (L. vannamei).
• You will also be involved in the business development activities in the framework of this project.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in bioscience engineering or applied biological sciences, aquaculture, or equivalent.
• You have experience with aquaculture, e.g. evidenced by a MSc degree in aquaculture.
• You have experience with working with aquaculture animals, preferably shrimp, e.g. evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• You have the ability to perform in-depth and critical data analysis.
• Knowledge of antivirulence therapy is a plus.
• Record of international mobility is a plus.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration at 70% for a period of 10 months.
• Your contract will start on 1/04/2026 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4.  Click here for 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 holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff 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 submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• 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.

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. Tom Defoirdt (Tom.Defoirdt@UGent.be). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

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