→ Apply until 15/07/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→ Department EA18 - Industrial Systems Engineering and Product Design
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202505/EA18/AS/010
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
- At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation. This doctoral research will focus on the design of innovative products in a medical context (including well-being). This involves the study of living lab environments, sustainable design, and medical product design.
- You will assist in the teaching activities at the department, specifically in the domain industrial design engineering technology. You will provide support for the courses within the program and play a supporting role in the operation of the studios and laboratories.
- You will supervise students in the context of exercises, internships, and the master's thesis.
- You will assist in the internal and external services of the department. This includes, for example, participation in the Day of Science, organizing workshops for initiatives such as Knappe Koppen, SID-ins, etc.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a degree of Master in Engineering Technology or Engineering, or you hold another master’s degree but you can credibly demonstrate that you have acquired this expertise through other means.
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 are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
- You possess (demonstrable) scientific skills.
- You have knowledge of design methodologies and are proficient in various aspects of design engineering (rapid prototyping, CAD, production methods, e-prototyping, etc.).
- Teaching experience and participation in further training, conferences, or didactic skills acquired through extracurricular activities are considered an asset.
- You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
- You are enterprising, professional, independent, and meticulous.
- You have a clear vision on research and education.
- You have strong communication skills.
- You are a team player with a critical yet open, constructive, and creative mindset, and you are eager to contribute to an ambitious educational and research project.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a position in a dynamic and passionate team, based at the Industrial Design Center (Ghent University Campus Kortrijk), a vibrant environment where creativity, research, and reflection go hand in hand.
- 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 October 2025 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. Bastiaan Baccarne ([email protected], +32 486 367741).
Feel free to request an exploratory conversation. After all, a job application should be a two-way exploration.
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
