Post-doctoral assistent department Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology (28157)

→   Apply until 07/01/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)    →   Faculty of Bioscience Engineering    →   Department BW22 -Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology    →   AAP temporary appointment – 100%    →   Number of openings: 1    →   Reference number: 202412/BW22/DA/015
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 70% of your assignment will be spent on scientific research. In particular, implementation, reporting (incl. publication and presentation) and coordination of ecotoxicological research of micropollutants, including associated chemical analyses
– You support (in consultation with the head of the GhEnToxLab research group) the coordination and reporting of ongoing and new research projects (EU, Belgian government, FWO, …), including supervision of PhD students in this context
– You support the fundraising of the research group (e.g. writing project applications)
– You contribute to English-language education at master’s level related to ecotoxicology, in particular supervision of students in the context of exercises, internships and master’s thesis and support in keeping this education up-to-date
– You supervise master’s thesis students in the context of their master’s thesis
– You support internal and external services of the research group
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
– You hold a doctoral degree in Bioscience Engineering, Environmental Science, or Applied Biological Science (or similar). 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 have already conducted research in the field of Ecotoxicology and/or Risk Assessment of Chemicals
– You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your PhD work and have specific experience with research in aquatic ecotoxicology (demonstrable by publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences)
– You are able to monitor and/or supervise multiple research projects simultaneously (good at planning)
– You have a strong interest in student supervision in the academic program and you have experience in supervising research by master students in the context of their master thesis
– You have relevant scientific publications in international and national scientific journals that are widely distributed and that call upon experts to assess the submitted manuscripts
– You are prepared to support the research group in fundraising and writing project applications
– You are prepared to support the master education and internal and external services of the research group, where necessary
– You can express yourself scientifically fluently in English (both orally and in writing)
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
– We offer you a temporary appointment for a period of 1 year. The appointment cannot be renewed
– Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to 3 years, you can apply. The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term
– Your appointment will start on 1 February 2025 at the earliest
– Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. 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 relevant scientific publications (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 regarding this vacancy, please contact prof. Karel De Schamphelaere ([email protected] or +32 (0)9/2648919). More information about the research group can be found at http://www.ecotox.ugent.be .
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