Scientific collaborator Update of the Belgian Guide for Antimicrobial Therapy

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YOUR TASKS

Project Framework for Partial Update of the Belgian Guide for Antimicrobial Therapy in Outpatient Practice

• Project Context
  This project pertains to the partial update of the Belgian Guide for Antimicrobial Therapy in Outpatient Practice. The most recent guide can be accessed here: Belgian Guide 2024.

• Project Tasks
  The main tasks within this update include:

  • Literature Review: Conducting a comprehensive literature review on the effectiveness and indications of antibiotic use in outpatient practice.

  • Summarizing Scientific Evidence: Collating and summarizing the relevant scientific evidence.

  • Drafting the Initial Guideline Version: Preparing the first draft of the updated guideline.

  • Supporting the Validation Process: Assisting in the validation process to ensure rigor and adherence to current standards.

  • Final Editing: Overseeing and completing the final editorial revisions of the text.

• Methodological Support
  Throughout this process, you will receive methodological support from the Working Group on Primary Care Development (Werkgroep Ontwikkeling Eerste Lijn), ensuring alignment with evidence-based standards for guideline development.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree or a thesis-based doctorate in medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, nursing or similar competencies

• You have an interest in literature review and evidence-based guidelines. Experience in literature review or guideline development is highly recommended.

• You can work independently, structured and accurately

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 9 months

•  Your contract can start immediately

• The percentage can be discusses: 40%, 50% or 60%

• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  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 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.

• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  … 

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. Stefan.heytens@ugent.be. 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 or +32 9 264 34 36