(Postdoctoraal) wetenschappelijk medewerker (27034)

16 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Computer science » Informatics
Computer science » Other
Engineering » Computer engineering
Engineering » Electrical engineering
Mathematics » Probability theory
Mathematics » Statistics
Technology » Environmental technology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

22 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 22/03/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture  
   →  Department: EA07 - Telecommunicatie en Informatieverwerking
   →  Occupancy rate: 100%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment:  
   →  Wage scale:  PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree) 
   →  Required diploma: PhD 

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 join a project that investigates ways to map and monitor environmental parameters, such as air quality, using sensor networks.  

It is the intention that you develop original techniques or algorithms and publish them at conferences (in the form of a poster or oral presentation) and later in journals. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

 

• You hold at minimum a Master’s degree (e.g. Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Informatics, Electrical Engineering, or similar) with demonstrated first-class performance (e.g., outstanding grades, thesis result, or publications) with a strong preference for PhD students nearing the end of their dissertation.  
• You should demonstrate experience in environmental monitoring and mapping, such as for air quality. 
• Other requirements: 
• Programming skills (Python, C++, etc) 
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written 
• Experience with original algorithm design that goes beyond the mere application of methods from literature is important. 
• Expertise with (Deep) neural networks, (un-)supervised learning, decision trees, dimensionality reduction, overfitting, etc.  
• Fundamentals of probability and statistics 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 

 

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 1/4/2024 – 31/1/2025. 
•  Your contract will start on ​1/04/2024​ at the earliest. 
• 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. 

 

 

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. Wilfried Philips ([email protected] , +32(0)9/264 33 85). 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

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Mathematics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Mathematics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Technology

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/postdoctoraal-wetenschap…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED