Post-doctoral assistant Department of Head and Skin (26981)

24 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other
Medical sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

12 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (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 12/03/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
    →   Department GE34 - Department of Head and Skin
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 90%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202401/GE34/DA/001

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
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level
• You will counsel Master students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation
• You will assist doctoral students in the field of ophthalmology
• You help to further expand the Unit for Clinical Ophthalmic Genetics and the Ophthalmic Clinical Trials Unit (OCTU).
• You function as a bridge between the Center for Medical Genetics and the Department of Ophthalmology of the Ghent University Hospital as well as the Department of Head & Skin of Ghent University
• You carry part of the responsability of the management and reporting of molecular genetic diagnostic results for patients with inherited eye disease and, as such, you contribute to the fundamental improvement of clinical care and research in ophthalmic genetics
• You help with care, reporting and research within the framework of the European Reference Network for Rare Eye Diseases (ERN-EYE) of which both ther Department of Ophthalmology & the Center for Medical Genetics of Ghent University Hospital are a member.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree preferably in the medical or biomedical sciences.
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
• You preferably have already conducted research within the field of medical genetics and/or ophthalmology
• You 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 are able to show relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated
• You have fluency in Dutch, French and English

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 April 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 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. Bart LEROY ([email protected] ,+32 9 3326344).

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

Medical 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