→ Apply before 27/06/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
→ Department: FW03 - Bioanalyse
→ Occupancy rate: 50%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 1 jaar
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→ Required diploma: Master
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
Would you like to help build a healthier future for the people of Ghent? Then this is your chance.
To support the Gezondheidsmonitor project (www.gezondheidsmonitor.gent), we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven colleague who will play a key role within our core facility. In this role, you will work at the intersection of health, data, and collaboration between partners such as the City of Ghent, UZ Gent, iMEC, Ghent University (UGent), and CIRRA.
Your role is diverse and combines logistics, coordination, and communication:
• You plan and support the recruitment of participants for the study.
• You oversee fieldwork and are responsible for directing and guiding interviewers, as well as planning sample collections and physical tests.
• You maintain smooth and constructive communication with all project partners.
• You screen incoming data requests and consult with the coordinators of the Gezondheidsmonitor.
• You support the preparation and follow-up of ethical applications.
• You actively contribute ideas to optimize the functioning of the project and help enhance its quality and impact.
In short: you are a key figure in an ambitious public health project with real societal value.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• You hold a Master’s degree, preferably in a field such as Health Sciences, Healthcare Management, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Care, Epidemiology, Global Health, Social Sciences, or another relevant domain.
• You have a strong affinity with public health and data (processing), and a keen interest in scientific research.
• You work in a structured, accurate, and independent way, while also being a true team player who is not afraid to take initiative.
• You have excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• You enjoy variety in your work, switch easily between meetings and hands-on tasks, and have a sharp eye for quality and efficiency.
• You are solution-oriented, enjoy working in a large team, and are open to new ideas and perspectives.
• You will join an enthusiastic and motivated team, with the opportunity to develop an engaging and varied job. You’ll have the chance to help further expand our Core Facility.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 1 year for 50%.
• Your contract will start on 1/08/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4. 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 a transcript of your academic record (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. Marthe De Boevre ([email protected], +32(0)9/264 80 85). 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 [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36
