Doctoral fellow - Department of Data Analysis and Mathematical Modelling

Ghent University, Belgium

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Apr 2025

18 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Ghent University
Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Biological sciences » Other
Computer science » Other
Engineering » Computer engineering
Engineering » Other
Physics » Biophysics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Belgium
Application Deadline

1 Apr 2025 - 21:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Last application date Apr 01, 2025 00:00

Department LA26 - Department of Data Analysis and Mathematical Modelling

Contract Limited duration

Degree a Master's degree in (bio-)engineering, bioinformatics, computer science, physics, biology or equivalent. Students graduating in June are also welcome to apply.

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

Job description

  • You will dedicate at least 90% of your time to scientific research as part of the preparation of a doctoral dissertation.
  • Develop next-generation evolutionary computational algorithms for biodesign.
  • Focus on creating algorithms that generate novel functionality, capacity for improvement, increasing complexity, and knowledge.
  • Build a general computational framework applicable to various biodesign challenges.
  • Collaborate with the KERMIT research unit at Ghent University and the Biocomputing Lab in Bristol.

Job profile

  • You have a Master's degree in (bio-)engineering, bioinformatics, computer science, physics, biology or equivalent. Students graduating in June are also welcome to apply.
  • You have experience with scientific computing (Python, R, Julia, ...) and ideally also have an interest in biology and evolution.
  • You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • You have a drive to learn, a growth mindset and are open to interdisciplinary collaboration.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
  • Your contract will start on June 1st, 2025 at the earliest.
  • The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. 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 .

How to apply

Send your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to michiel.stock@ugent.be .

We do not accept late applications.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Michiel Stock (michiel.stock@ugent.be )

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.


Where to apply
Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2025/doctoral-fellow-departme…

Requirements
Research Field
Biological sciences
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Biological sciences
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Computer science
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Engineering
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Engineering
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Physics
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Ghent University
Country
Belgium
City
Ghent
Postal Code
9000
Street
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33

Contact
City

Ghent
Website

http://www.ugent.be/en
Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED

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