Scientific project officer - Dierwetenschappen en Aquatische Ecologie (28792)

→  Apply before 03/07/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→  Department: BW22 - Dierwetenschappen en Aquatische Ecologie
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 2 years
→  Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma:Master or 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.

YOUR TASKS

-          Scientific research in the field of immunology, vaccinology, molecular biotechnology, and human and animal cell biotechnology.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in bioengineering cell and gene biotechnology, Master in veterinary medicine, Master in pharmaceutical sciences, Master in biomedical sciences, Master in biochemistry and biotechnology with knowledge on:

  • Immunology

  • Molecular biotechnology

  • Biotechnology of human and animal cells

• FELASA A certificate is required.

• Good communications skills are recommended

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 2 years with the possibility to prolong the collaboration further.

• Your contract will start on 1/09/2025 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.

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”: an overview of your study results.

• In the field “other documents”: for diploma’s from outside the European Union, an equivalence certificate from NARIC must be submitted. The diploma conditions must be met on the date of appointment.

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. Dr. Daisy Vanrompay via [email protected]. 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