Post-doctoral assistant Department of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences (27062)

27 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Medical sciences » Other
Pharmacological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

23 Apr 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 23/04/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
    →   Department GE33 - Department of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 50%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202402/GE33/DA/008

 

 

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 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research
• Your scientific research is situated in the domain of pharmacotherapeutics and focuses on actual challenges and problems with regard to the current medical practice of prescribing psychoactive drugs and its impact on public health.  
• Your research program incorporates educational considerations to guarantee the quality and efficiency of pharmacotherapeutic teaching.  
• You will coach medical students at bachelor and master level during practical skills training and in the writing process of a master thesis. 
• You organize and coordinate the teaching curriculum on pharmacotherapeutics for the medical students (bachelor and master level)
• You are responsible for the course on clinical pharmacology at the master of Science in Nursing and Midwifery (Advanced Practice Nurse).  
• You participate as a teacher in pharmacotherapeutics in the school of dentistry
• You implement recent knowledge and new research findings in pharmacotherapeutics in your teaching programs
• You integrate student-assistents in pharmacotherapeutic teaching in medical school.
• Your lead and coordinate a team consisting of a teaching instructor, assistant-practitioners, tutors and student-assistants, who all contribute to the curricula on pharmacotherapeutics.

 

YOUR PROFILE

 

• You hold a doctoral degree in Health Sciences. 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 experienced in prescribing drugs and have developed individualized pharmacotherapeutic plans.  
• You completed a certified training programme in clinical pharmacology
• You are an experienced teacher engaged in a registered educational program on pharmacotherapeutics.   
• You have acquired experience in leadership and team management.   
• You have a specific interest in contemporary problems with regard to the medical prescription of psychoactive drugs.   
• You have already conducted research within the field of pharmacotherapeutics  and have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate
• You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes
• You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated

 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

 

• We offer you a temporary appointment of 3 years. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term 
• 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 September 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 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 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 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. Patrick Wouters ([email protected] : tel   +32 9 3322835)
 

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

4 - 10

Research Field

Pharmacological sciences

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