Assistant (27715)

    →   Apply until 01/10/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
    →   Department FW03 - Bio-analysis
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 100%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202408/FW03/AS/005

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, 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 preparation of a doctoral dissertation that is related to forensic toxicology, specifically microsampling for the determination of small molecules.
• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department of Bioanalysis (in Dutch, at Bachelor and Master level).
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You are preferentially a Pharmacist and you hold a Master degree, such as Master in Pharmaceutical Care or in Drug Development, or an equivalent degree.
  For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• You distinguished yourself during your studies.
• You are well-acquainted with liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry, analytical method development and method validation.
• You have experience with academic research in the field of toxicology, with a focus on bioanalysis, as evidenced by publications in high-ranking peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience with microsampling and/or the determination of small molecules is an asset.
• You have a notion about analytical toxicology – this is important within the framework of guidance of practical courses and assistance with service activities of the laboratory.
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Teaching experience is an asset, this in the framework of support of practical courses (given in Dutch).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education.
• Your appointment will start on 1 November 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, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe 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 sent through the online system. The cover letter should contain a clear and explicit referral to the above-specified scientific disciplines and to experience and/or affinity with educational activities. Applications that fail to do so will not be taken into consideration.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘Cv’: your cv,an overview of your study results and an overview of your 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 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. Christophe Stove (christophe.stove@ugent.be, +32 9 264 81 35).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36