Postdoctoral researcher (Project: AgiProve – Domain: Resource and Production Management – Beleidsinformatica en Operationeel Beheer (28868)

→  Apply before 31/07/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
→  Department: EB24 – Beleidsinformatica en Operationeel Beheer
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 2 jaar
→  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

• You lead a research project on the strategic, tactical, and operational management of resources in relation to industrial production processes: project planning and coordination, leading the research team, safeguarding scientific quality, communication and reporting, management of resources, and administration. 
• You provide substantive support to this project as assigned to Ghent University: developing an architecture to validate the impact of strategic and tactical decisions at the operational level, and embedding flexibility at these different levels to accommodate disruptions in planning. 
• You dedicate at least 50% of your assignment to scientific research in the field of production and workforce planning with practical relevance. The primary objective is to develop a tool that is useful for the Flemish industry to ensure better resource management across the different decision-making levels, and to publish research in highly regarded scientific journals.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in the domain of Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics. The diploma requirement must be fulfilled by the time of appointment.

• For degrees obtained outside the European Union, an equivalency certificate from NARIC must be submitted.

• You have an interest in scientific research and the associated work attitude (critical thinking, scientific writing, methodological depth, ability to work independently).

• You have solid knowledge of and experience with mathematical modeling, programming, and optimization techniques for planning applications.

• You possess strong didactic and communication skills.

• A thorough command of English is required, as writing and presenting (at conferences) are conducted in English.

• You take responsibility and have a strong ethical awareness, both in social interactions and in relation to scientific research.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from two years.
•  Your contract will start on 1/09/2025 at the earliest.
• Numerous opportunities for personal growth, illustrated by e.g., conference participation, courses on specialist topics, participation in educational initiatives, and publication opportunities.
• A social, tolerant, and constructive working environment.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale 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.

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. Broos Maenhout ([email protected], +32(0)9/2649832). 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