27 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Ghent University- Research Field
Biological sciences » Other
Environmental science » Ecology- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Belgium- Application Deadline
16 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
38- 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 16/04/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Sciences
→ Department WE11 - Biology
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202403/WE11/DA/004
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, 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 academic research in one of, or at the intersection of, following research themes: marine food webs, functional ecology, anthropogenic stressors
- You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level
- You coordinate and supervise the application for an international master's programme in marine sciences
- You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation
- You will counsel doctoral students
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a doctoral degree (Doctor of Science: Biology or Doctor of Science: Marine Sciences, or a subject considered relevant by the selection committee)
- 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 within the field of marine food webs, functional ecology and/or anthropogenic stressors
- You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctorate
- You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes as well as for the organization and content of Master courses and Master’s programmes
- You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated
Demonstrable interest and/or expertise in ocean literacy is an asset
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a temporary appointment of 1 year. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term and depending on departmental policy
- 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 three years, you can apply
- The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term
- Your appointment will start on 1 June 2024 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 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 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 possessin, 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. Tom Moens ([email protected] , +32 09/264 85 22).
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
- Biological sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Environmental science
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
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/post-doctoral-assistant-…
Contact
- City
Ghent- Website
http://www.ugent.be/en- Postal Code
9000
STATUS: EXPIRED
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