Scientific researcher

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

• For our team we are looking for an enthusiastic, driven, proactive and organized pediatrician with a strong expertise in scientific research in Takayasu-arteritis and autoinflammatory diseases within pediatric nephrology-pediatric rheumatology and interest in clinical studies.
• In addition, you will be clinically active 50% of your time, gaining valuable experience in pediatric nephrology.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in Medicine and Health Sciences, Master of Specialized Medicine Pediatrics.
• Specific knowledge in pediatric nephrology, specific expertise in research in Takayasu arteritis and autoinflammatory kidney diseases.
• Clinical experience in patient care (clinical and outpatient) within pediatric nephrology. 
• Minimum 1 year of foreign experience in scientific research within Takayasu arteritis and autoinflammatory diseases.
• Constructive attitude and real team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent in Dutch and English, sufficient knowledge of French.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 1 year and 2 months.
•  Your contract will start on 1/11/2024 at the earliest.
• 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. Ann Raes (ann.raes@UGent.be, +32(0)9/332 64 62). 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