Post-doctoral assistant department Green Chemistry and Technology (28383)

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Chemistry » Other
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Technology » Biotechnology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

25 Mar 2025 - 22:59 (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

    →   Apply until 25/03/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
    →   Department BW24 - Green Chemistry and Technology
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 50%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202502/BW24/DA/002

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
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level, more specifically courses at Campus Kortrijk (as part of the courses 'Smart Sensors,' 'Process Control,' and 'Integrated Process Design') and at Campus Schoonmeersen (as part of ‘Process Instrumentation and Quality Control'), within the topic of 'Process Monitoring and Optimization' in collaboration with the responsible lecturers. The language of instruction for all involved courses is Dutch.
• You supervise master's students in the context of exercises, internships and Master’s dissertation
• You assist in supervising PhD students

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree ((preferably) Doctor in Applied Biological Sciences, Doctor in Bioscience Engineering, Doctor in in Industrial Sciences or Doctor in Engineering Sciences). The degree requirement needs 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 process monitoring and optimization of (bio)chemical resource recovery systems
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate
• You are profoundly interested 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
• You possess strong didactic, communication, and organizational skills to support and deliver academic education at the bachelor's and/or master's level in both Dutch and English.
• Recommended skills:
  • International mobility.
  • Experience in teaching.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment of 3 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 May 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 systembefore 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 possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence 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. Dr. Ir. Eveline Volcke (Eveline.Volcke@UGent.be , +32 09/2646129).

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

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2025/post-doctoral-assistant-…

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Ghent University

Country

Belgium

City

Ghent

Postal Code

9000

Street

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

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