Teaching assistant department of Small Animals (26956)

17 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Medical sciences » Other
Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

5 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (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 05/03/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
    →   Department DI09 - Small Animal
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 20%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202402/DI09/PA/002

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

• In this position, you will support the operation of the anaesthesia and analgesia department of the Department of Small Pets, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine by working in the Clinic Anaesthesia. The main tasks are:
• Help ensure proper organisation, administrative follow-up and implementation of sedations and anaesthesia in function of the clinic planning
• Optimising the anaesthetic/analgesic plan for dogs and cats offered for anaesthesia needed for diagnostic and surgical procedures, in consultation with the veterinarians and specialists of the various disciplines
• Supervise interns and students in sedation/anaesthesia of dogs and cats and in performing anaesthetic procedures (e.g. IV catheter placement, blood sampling, (non)-invasive blood pressure measurement, anaesthesia monitoring, loco-regional anaesthesia, TIVA, recovery follow-up,...)
• Consultation on postoperative follow-up and analgesic treatments of hospitalised patients with on-call veterinarians or specialists
• Participating in the anaesthesia on-call service of the Small Animal Section

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A Master's degree in veterinary medicine is required. For degrees obtained outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence from NARIC must be submitted. Diploma requirements must be met by date of appointment.
• Having successfully completed a rotational internship is an added value.
• Teaching experience and participation in continuing education, conferences etc. on anaesthesia and analgesia of companion animals and related disciplines is an advantage.
• You have didactic and communication skills.
• You carry out other professional activities and/or have demonstrable experience that can contribute to the quality of practice-related education.
• You are interested in a teaching assignment in listed domain.
• You have an interest in scientific and/or project-based research and service.
• Considering the job content, there are high expectations in terms of social and organisational skills. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team, to communicate fluently with the owners and with staff from different disciplines and of different levels (specialists, veterinarians, veterinary assistants, technical staff and students), and must have the necessary flexibility and stress-resistance to change the order of tasks according to service needs. Being able to communicate fluently in Dutch or English is also a requirement.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a 1 year appointment, which may be renewed indefinitely for five years at a time. Attention : You cannot be appointed for a cumulative percentage of more than 30% as a Teaching Assistant at Ghent University
• Your appointment will start on 15 March 2024 at the earliest
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. 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 (per year for a full-time employment), 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 in pdf format
• 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. Hilde de Rooster ([email protected] , +32 (0)9/264 77 00).

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

Medical sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Medical sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

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/teaching-assistant-depar…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED