Post-doctoral assistent department Environment (26959)

22 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other
Engineering » Other
Agricultural sciences » Soil science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

5 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 until 05/03/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
    →   Department BW20 - Environment
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 100%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202402/BW20/DA/003

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 1,000 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 the domain of soil biology

• Within the research group Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management (SoFer), and in close cooperation with the other research groups in the department, you will further develop your research portfolio in soil biology, showing a high degree of independence and initiative. You will (further) build up specific expertise on molecular techniques (DNA/RNA) in soil biology research within existing or new research collaborations. Your research thereby responds to current challenges in soil management and land use.You (co-)supervise PhD students and contribute to developing research projects both at home and abroad.

• You spend about 20% of your time on teaching-related tasks. You supervise students in the context of exercises, internships and bachelor/master's thesis.You will teach a course on Soil biology within the Erasmus Mundus programme International Master of Science in Soils and Global Change

• You devote a limited amount of your time (maximum 10%) to services within and outside the university, such as taking up positions in faculty and university committees, participating in policy-supporting research, .…

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree (in Applied Biological Science, Bioscience engineering, Sciences, or equivalent). 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 Soil biology, in particular soil fauna and/or soil microbiology, in relation to soil management and land use

• 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. Experience in teaching at academic level and with student supervision would be an asset

• You have relevant scientific publications in high ranking international peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated

• You have a very good command of English

• Good knowledge of scientific programming (R, Python, …) would be an asset

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• You will be working within the Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management research group of the department of Environment, with extensive research expertise and research network on soil microfauna and their relationships with the microbial community and plant roots. The research group has a fully equipped laboratory for soil chemical, soil physical and soil biological analyses and set-ups, and also cooperates closely with other UGent groups for molecular analyses.

• 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 awareded 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. Stefaan De Neve ([email protected] , +32 092646061).

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

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Agricultural 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-assistent-…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED