Scientific staff member Enzymatic Processes

Job ID:  30088

 
→  Apply before 12/07/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→  Department: BW25 - Biotechnologie
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 4 maanden
→  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 

As part of an industrial project, enzymatic processes will be developed for the production of specialty carbohydrates. You will be involved in enzyme characterization, reaction optimization and product purification. The work will be performed at the Centre for Synthetic Biology (CSB) of the Biotechnology Department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in the field of bioscience engineering or similar.
• You have knowledge of enzyme and carbohydrate biotechnology.
• You are eager to learn and to master new techniques.
• You are communicative and proficient in English.
• You are proactive and have strong problem-solving skills.
• You are conscientious and have a strong sense of responsibility.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 4 months to start.
• Your contract will start on 1/09/2026 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 and 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. Tom Desmet ([email protected], +32 9264 9920). 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].