Post-doctoral assistant Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (27247)

25 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine
Medical sciences » Other
Neurosciences » Neurology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

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 Medicine and Health Sciences
    →   Department GE37 - Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 50%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202404/GE37/DA/016

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 preferably in the domain of neurorehabilitation.
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Most classes will be in Dutch, with exception of some specific lessons in English.
• You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation.
• You will counsel doctoral students.
• You are independent in grant writing for research funding.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

 

• You hold a doctoral degree (preferably in Health Science with a focus on neurorehabilitation and/or domains within movement analysis). 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 neurorehabilitation or movement analysis
• 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 may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
• You have experience with grant writing.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

 

• We offer you a temporary appointment for a period of 3 years. The appointment cannot be renewed.
• 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 3 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 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 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. Dirk Cambier ([email protected] , +32 09/332 26 60).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ  or contact us via [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Medical sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Neurosciences

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