Post Doctoral Researcher - WE06 - Chemie

6 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Chemistry » Computational chemistry
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
Technology » Nanotechnology
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Chemistry » Other
Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

11 May 2023 - 21:59 (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 11/05/2023 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →   Faculty of Sciences  
   →  Department: WE06 - Chemie
   →  Occupancy rate:100%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment: 12 months 
   →  Wage scale:  PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree) 
   →  Required diploma: PhD 
 

 

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

 

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 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 start and foster collaborations with academia, university hospitals and industry
• You will develop novel medical contrast agents based on metal oxide nanocrystals
• You will develop organic ligands capable of providing high colloidal stability to nanocrystals
• You functionalize metal oxide nanocrystals and perform in-depth characterization of their ligand shell and colloidal behavior using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering (DLS)
• You will write ethical proposals for in vivo experiments containing mice and/or rats
• You will lead several in vivo studies, evaluating the in vivo behavior of nanocrystals
• You will perform in vivo medical imaging using micro-Computed Tomography (µ-CT), Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and optical imaging
• You collect and analyze (experimental) data within the context of the research project.
• You report the results of your studies in national and international scientific journals.
• You present your results at national and international conferences.

 

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

 

• You hold a PhD degree in Chemistry.
• You can express yourself fluently in Dutch and English, both in written and spoken word
• You are accredited to be an experimental leader for experiments containing laboratory animals (FELASA C or equivalent)
• You have lead and performed in vivo studies on mice or rats in the past
• You are experienced in the synthesis and characterization of metal oxide nanocrystals
• You have developed medical contrast agents before and know the characteristics they must fulfill to be used in a preclinical in vivo study
• You are experienced in the usage of medical imaging techniques such as micro-Computed Tomography (µ-CT), Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and optical imaging, as well as the data handling and processing of these techniques
• You are highly knowledgeable on the surface chemistry of metal oxide nanocrystals in polar and nonpolar environments
• You are experienced in the design, synthesis and purification of organic ligands, specifically for the functionalization of nanocrystals
• You are highly experienced in in-depth characterization of organic molecules and nanocrystal ligand shells using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
• You have experience in characterizing the solvodynamic behavior of nanocrystals using dynamic light scattering (DLS)
• You have theoretical knowledge on the clinical protocols used in the surgical treatment of breast cancer patients
• Experience in artistic visualization of scientific concepts and outreach is a plus

 

 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

 

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 01/06/2023 until 31/05/2024
•  Your contract will start on 1/06/2023 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by 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 systembefore 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”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  …

 

 

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. Christian Vanhove, [email protected] +32(0)9/3324115 Prof. Isabel Vandriessche, [email protected] +32(0)9/2645239 Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

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

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Chemistry

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/2023/post-doctoral-researcher…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED