Postdoctoral Collaborator

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 programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

You'll be working on a research project focused on data-driven modeling for optimizing production processes in the pharmaceutical sector. Your specific tasks will include:

• Developing state-of-the-art neural networks to accelerate the development of formulations in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Collaborating on the implementation of these techniques within a company.
• Contributing to scientific publications on these techniques and their applications.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• You have a PhD degree in Bioscience Engineering, chemical engineering, Statistical Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or an equivalent qualification.
• You have in-depth knowledge of deep learning techniques.
• You have experience with Python.
• You have in-depth knowledge of knowledge-guided machine learning.
• You are quick to assimilate information and capable of independent research.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical sector is an advantage
• You speak and write English fluently.
• You are motivated and dedicated.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for 24 Months for 100% employment as postdoctoral researcher.
• Your contract will start 01/02/2026 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 (in Dutch).

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 an overview of your study results (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  Prof Jan Verwaeren  (jan.verwaeren@ugent.be) or 32 (0)9/264.59.32). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be.