Postdoctoral scientist (20124) - Biotechnology

   →  Apply before 19/07/2021 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→  Department: BW25 - Biotechnologie
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1.00
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 12 maanden
→  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 will be responsible for the execution of the research project Burnzymes. This project focuses on protein engineering of bacteriophage lysins for antibacterial applications. You will tutor students in this domain and write research publications.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in Bioscience engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Molecular Biology.
• You have experience with protein engineering. Specific expertise with the study of bacteriophage lysins is a strong asset, besides a good knowledge of bio-informatics.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 12-15 months (depending on seniority)
• Your contract will start on 1/09/2021 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, 35 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”: a reference letter is possible

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. Yves Briers ([email protected] , +32(0)9/243 24 53). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question? Please read our FAQ  regarding the online application process.