Assistant department Bio-analysis (27069)

2 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Medical sciences » Other
Pharmacological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

11 Jun 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

    →   Apply until 11/06/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
    →   Department FW03 - Bio-analysis
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 80%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202403/FW03/AS/001

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 65% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation within the field of pharmaceutical care. Your research will evaluate how medication-counseling for newly prescribed drugs can be further optimized, with a special focus on interventions that improve medication adherence and that help patients to cope with side effects of newly prescribed drugs.
• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department, specifically the courses in pharmaceutical care
• You will supervise and mentor students at master level during their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation.
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

 

• You are a registered pharmacist, and you hold a degree of Master in Pharmaceutical Care, or In drug development or equivalent. 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 experience with the provision of pharmaceutical care in the Belgian context.
• You are interested in academic and project-based research in pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical care. Publications or a master thesis on pharmaceutical care, personalized medicine, clinical pharmacy or rational drug use will be considered an advantage.
• You have knowledge and a pronounced interest in the evolving role of the pharmacist in primary health care (in the Belgian as well as the international context).
• You are able to translate scientific research into the professional practice of the pharmacist (both local and international) and to the training of future pharmacists.
• You have an independent, problem-solving, organized and result-oriented attitude.
• You have the necessary social skills, flexibility and critical thinking to function in a multidisciplinary academic environment.
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
• You are prepared to combine this 80% position with other professional activities as a pharmacist. These activities should contribute to the quality of both the applied scientific research and the practice-oriented teaching assignments of the Pharmaceutical Care Unit.
• Any experience with data analysis and with evidence-based community pharmacy practice is recommended.
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended

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 July 2024 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 systembefore 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.

MORE INFORMATION

 

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Koen Boussery ([email protected] , +32 09/264.81.10).

 

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact our helpdesk ([email protected] - tel. 09/264 98 98).

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Pharmacological sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Ghent University

Country

Belgium

City

Ghent

Postal Code

9000

Street

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2024/assistant-department-bio…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED