→ Apply before 01/06/2025 (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:
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma: PhD
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.
CENTRE FOR SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
The Metabolic Engineering research group at the Centre for Synthetic Biology (www.csb.ugent.be) is looking for a scientific researcher in industrial biotechnology, with a particular emphasis on the integration of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering for the development and optimization of various microbial hosts and their valorization.
YOUR TASKS
- You devote at least 80% of your assignment to scientific research in synthetic biology and the metabolic engineering of microorganisms with a view to valorizing the results obtained.
- You supervise students at bachelor and master level in the framework of internships or bachelor or master thesis.
- You supervise doctoral students.
- You participate in the coordination of projects and collaborations.
- You co-write projects to attract funding.
- You attend (international) conferences and workshops to promote the research area of the research group and to actively establish new contacts.
- You collaborate in the internal and external services of the research group.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a thesis-based doctorate in bioengineering.
- You have already conducted research in the field of industrial biotechnology, more specifically with the application of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering integrated with AI for the development and optimization of microbial production hosts.
- You have sound knowledge and extensive experience in the field of synthetic biology and transcriptional expression systems.
- You have solid experience with automation and fluorescence-based screening.
- You have relevant scientific publications in peer-reviewed international scientific journals with wide distribution and expert review of submitted manuscripts.
- Experience with engineering of non-model microorganisms such as Rhodobacter and Pseudomonas is a plus.
- Experience using SEVA-based DNA assembly systems is a plus.
- Experience with writing research projects is a plus.
- Experience with collaborations with industry constitutes a plus.
- You have strong time management and can meet goals within strict deadlines.
- You have a proactive, flexible and problem-solving attitude.
- You can express yourself fluently in English, both written and verbal.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from June 15 till 31/12/2025.
- Your contract will start on 15/06/2025 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). 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 (in Dutch).
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 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 “other documents”: contact information of referees
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 CSB Recruitment Team ([email protected],+32 (0)9/264 60 30). 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
