7 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Ghent University- Research Field
Economics » Administrative sciences
Economics » Management studies
Economics » Marketing
Architecture » Other
Chemistry » Other
Economics » Production economics- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Belgium- Application Deadline
1 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (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 before 01/03/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→ Department: EA08 - Elektromechanica, Systeem- en Metaalengineering
→ Occupancy rate: 100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 1 jaar
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→ Required diploma: Master
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
- You will be working at an exciting and innovative medical device development project at Ghent University.
- Performing market research, drafting and validation of go-to-market strategies.
- Perform usability studies to translate medical needs to design requirements.
- Business development in the medical and aesthetic sector.
- Organize preclinical validation experiments with medical experts.
- Possibly performing (basic) 3D product design.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field or you have relevant experience.
- You are a dynamic & motivated person with fast learning capabilities looking for a new and exciting challenge.
- You have a strong motivation for bringing an innovative medical device to the market.
- You have experience with product and/or business development preferably in the medical field.
- You have good social skills and enjoy initiating and maintaining constructive dialogs with stakeholders.
- You have knowledge of (medical) electromechanical devices or the ability to lean and understand their functioning fast.
- Experience with product development and industrial design is a plus.
- You work in a well-structured, thorough way and are able to solve problems independently.
- You are a team player and have good communication skills.
- Dutch or English speaker.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Participation to an exciting project in a motivated team.
- We offer you a contract of definite duration (100% employment rate) of one year, with possibility of prolongment after positive evaluation.
- Your contract will start at the 15th of March at the earliest.
- Possibility to join the startup which will emerge from this project.
- 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 (in Dutch).
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 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 “other documents”: an overview of your study results and portfolio of projects if available.
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
MORE INFORMATION
For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Stijn Herregodts ([email protected] , +32 9 332 68 05).
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk ([email protected] - tel. 09/264 98 98).
Requirements
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Architecture
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Economics
- 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/product-business-develop…
Contact
- City
Ghent- Website
http://www.ugent.be/en- Postal Code
9000
STATUS: EXPIRED
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