Assistant Department of Public Health and Primary Care (27053)

    →   Apply until 30/04/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
    →   Department GE39 - Department of Public Health and Primary Care
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 100%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202403/GE39/AS/004

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 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

With the extension of career length and the fading of the boundary between private and professional life, almost two-thirds of Belgian workers experience an increased workload and a quarter experience physical and mental health problems as a result. Absenteeism and the number of long-term sick are rising significantly. Good practices to keep employees healthy at work and routes for a smooth return to work thus make a good topic for a PhD. This theme lends itself to cross-departmental research and interprofessional cooperation between occupational physicians, general practitioners, psychologists, occupational therapists, etc.

•    At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation with research focus on prevention and well-being at wor
•    You will assist in the teaching activities at the department, specifically in courses in the discipline of medicine/health sciences
•    You will assist in the internal and external services of the department

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

•    You hold a degree of Master in Medicine, Health Sciences, Psychology or related discipline. 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 distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your master's thesis
•    You can work both independently and as part of a team. 
•    You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services
•    Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended
•    You have excellent teaching and communication skills
•    You have an interest in scientific research, teaching and service. 
•    You have a good knowledge of the English language, both orally and in writing. 
•    You have strong communication skills, both oral and written.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

•    We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education
•    Your appointment will start on 1 September 2024 at the earliest
•    Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. 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 study results (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 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. Lutgart Braeckman (Lutgart.Braeckman@UGent.be, +32 09/332 83 48).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact our helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).