Post-doctoral assistant department Biology

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 academic research on biodiversity and ecology of microorganisms and microbiomes
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level, more specifically in courses on (microbial) biodiversity, biogeography and ecology
• You will counsel Bachelor’s and Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation
• You will counsel doctoral students in the above-mentioned and affiliated research fields

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree (Doctor of Science: Biology, or Doctor of Science: Marine Sciences or Doctor of Science: Biochemistry and Biotechnology or Doctor of Bioscience Engineering or a subject relevant by the selection committee)
• The degree requirements need 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 microbial ecology. Expertise in the analysis of -omics datasets, the statistical analysis of ecological datasets in R and/or in laboratory or field experiments in this research domain is recommended
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctorate

• You have a keen interest 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

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment of 2 years. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term
• 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 June 2025 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 (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
• 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 at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en. For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required

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. Koen Sabbe (Koen.Sabbe@UGent.be, +32 (0)9/264 85 11).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36