Scientific assistant Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLTI) - 80% Definite duration (Merelbeke, 9820) na Universiteit Gent

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

In this position, you will conduct and complete an ongoing project on Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLTI) in companion animals at the Department of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

Your main tasks will be:

• Informing owners and including companion animals (dogs and cats) with surgically removable cancer in the ongoing FLTI projects.
• Conducting clinical studies related to FLTI.
• Processing the conducted studies on FLTI into publishable manuscripts.
• Contributing to the further development of the Veterinary Oncology Science and Surgery team.
• Supervising clinical master's theses.
• Contributing to activities for future grant applications regarding FLTI in companion animals.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have a Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine. For degrees obtained outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence from NARIC must be submitted. Diploma requirements must be met by date of appointment.
• You have clinical experience in conducting clinical trials on FLTI in companion animals.
• You have an interest in conducting clinically oriented research and possibly supervising it.
• You have excellent didactic, interpersonal and communication skills to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
• You have demonstrable experience that can contribute to the quality of practice-based teaching.

Considering the job content, there are high expectations in terms of social and organisational skills. The candidate must be able to work together as part of a team, must be able to communicate fluently with the owners and with staff from different disciplines and of different levels (specialists, veterinarians, veterinary assistants, technical staff and students) and must have the necessary flexibility and stress-resistance to change the sequence of tasks according to service needs. Being able to communicate fluently in Dutch (or willing to learn Dutch) and in English (or willing to learn English) is also a requirement.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a 80% contract of definite duration for a period of 3 months.
•  Your contract will start on 1/10/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or 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.
• In the field “other documents”: a proof of the residency.

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. Hilde de Rooster ([email protected], +32 (0)9/264 77 00). 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