→  Apply before 31/07/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
→  Department: FW02 - Farmaceutische Analyse
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with a 4 year clause
→  Term of assignment: 4 years
→  Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→  Required diploma:Master
 

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 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

• At least 90% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation
• You supervise students working on their master's thesis.
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in bioengineering, chemical engineering, and process engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with mechanistic and data-driven modeling methodologies
• Experience in bioprocess design and flowsheet modeling is desirable.
• Experience in Python and/or MATLAB is desirable.
• Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills to ensure good communication with project stakeholders.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 4 years.
• Your contract will start on 16/09/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1. 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, a 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 systembefore 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”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results can be included.

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. Ashish Kumar (PharmaEng@UGent.be, +32(0)9/ 264 80 57). 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 selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36