→ Apply until 29/09/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Sciences
→ Department WE11 - Biology
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202606/WE11/DA/007
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 on climatedriven stress responses at the base of the marine food web, investigated through an experimental approach using trophic markers
You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level more specifically in courses on (Experimental) Marine Ecology
You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation
You will counsel doctoral students
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You hold a doctoral degree (preferably Doctor of Science: Biology or Doctor of Science: Marine Sciences, or Doctor of Science: Biochemistry and Biotechnology, or Doctor of Bioscience Engineering) or in a subject considered relevant by the selection committee
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 marine ecology, preferably with expertise in experimental ecology and/or stress responses of organisms and/or biochemical approaches such as lipidomics. You have demonstrated experience in the statistical analysis of ecological datasets using R and/or in designing and conducting laboratory and field experiments
You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during 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
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 January 2027 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 system before 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
- 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 your 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. Marleen De Troch ([email protected], +32 (0)9/264 85 20).
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected].
