Assistent department Animal sciences and aquatic ecology (Ghent, 9000) at Universiteit Gent

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 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation for a doctoral dissertation on the administration of lactoferrin for the control of pathogenic bacteria.
• You will assist in the teaching activities of the department, specifically the following courses Human and Animal Biotechnology (I002613A), Immunology (I002622A) en Fish and Shellfish Immunology (I002797A). For all courses, support is expected with communication via the online platform and the organization of the exams. For the first two courses, the practical exercises are coordinated and conducted by the teaching assistant. For the course Fish and Shellfish Immunology, no practical exercises are scheduled.
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a degree of Master in Bioscience Engineering, Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master in Human Medicine, Master in Biomedical Sciences, Master in Veterinary Sciences, Master in Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 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 are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education
• Your appointment will start on 1 December 2025 at the earliest
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. 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 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 ‘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.

If you are selected for an interview, this will take place in October. However, due to the application deadline, shortlisted candidates can only be informed of this as of 8 October.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Daisy Vanrompay ([email protected], +32 09/264 59 72, or mobile phone 0497 73 89 51).

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