Post Doctoral Researcher

Job ID:  30105

 
→  Apply before 07/07/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Sciences
→  Department: WE06 - Chemie
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 24 months
→  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.

YOUR TASKS

• The successful candidate will conduct research concerning determination of the concentration and spatial distribution of (ultra)trace elements in materials of both biological and synthetic origin using laser ablation – ICP-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS).

• The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the service activities (analyses for third parties using ICP-MS) carried out by the research group.

• The successful candidate will supervise the research of less experienced researchers—Bachelor’s and Master’s students, early-stage doctoral students, and visiting researchers.

• Reporting under the form of papers in scientific journals, presentations at scientific conferences, and reports intended for external “customers” is also part of the role.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate “Chemistry,” based on research in the field of analytical chemistry.

• You have experience conducting research on spatially resolved elemental analysis using laser ablation – ICP-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), as demonstrated by publications in the international scientific literature.

• You are fluent in English. Active knowledge of Dutch is an asset, given the need to communicate with local “clients” for whom analyses are performed and the ICP-MS courses that are organized by the research group on a regular basis.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for a period of 2 years.
• Your contract will start on 1/10/2026 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4.  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 list of all articles relevant to the job opening that have been published in peer-reviewed international journals (the articles themselves do not need to be uploaded).

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. Frank Vanhaecke  ([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].