→ Apply before 24/06/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→ Department: BW22 - Dierwetenschappen en Aquatische Ecologie
→ Occupancy rate:50%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 1 year
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→ Required diploma:Master
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
- Performing ecotoxicological research on micropollutants, including associated chemical analyses, as well as reporting, publishing and presenting results
- Performing ongoing research projects, including alternatives for PFAS, medicines, plant growth stimulants (EU, Belgian government, FWO, etc.), including supervising master students in this context and including participation in project meetings and reporting
- Where necessary, supporting education, internal and external services of the research group
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You have a Master's degree in Ecotoxicology or a related field (e.g. Environmental Sciences or Environmental Technology) in which ecotoxicology is discussed extensively (course package, internship and/or master's thesis).
- You have at least 2 years of experience with research in aquatic ecotoxicology and ecological risk assessment (demonstrable by publications in scientific journals and presentations at conferences).
- You are able to carry out multiple research projects simultaneously (good at multitasking and planning).
- You have experience in supervising research by master's students in the context of their master's thesis
- You are prepared to carry out project-based research in a part-time position, without this leading to a doctorate
- You are prepared to support the master's education and internal and external services of the research group, where necessary
- You can express yourself scientifically fluently in English (both orally and in writing).
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a part-time (50%) contract of definite duration for a period of 1 year.
- Your contract will start on 1/09/2025 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.
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 a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
- In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format (1 page maximum)
- 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”: 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. Karel De Schamphelaere ([email protected], +32(0)9/2648919). More information can be found on our website at http://www.ecotox.ugent.be.
Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
We are currently NOT looking for a postdoctoral researcher for this position
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36
