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→ Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
→ Department FW01 - Pharmaceutics
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202608/FW01/AS/008
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
- At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation in the field of multi-omics on minimally invasive microbiopsies. The doctoral research focuses on the development and optimization of methods to simultaneously analyse RNA and proteins from small (1 mm³) tissue samples, with a view to longitudinal molecular profiling and the identification of diagnostic biomarkers in a translational, clinical context.
- You will assist in the teaching activities at the department. Specifically, you are responsible for the practicals of the course “Biotechnology and Protein Medicines” in the Master’s programme of Pharmaceutical Care and Drug Development and “Biochemistry and biotechnology” in the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- You will supervise master students in the context of their master dissertation.
- You will assist in the internal and external services of the department
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a degree of Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment
- For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
- You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
- Experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and/or with the combined analysis of RNA and proteins (multi-omics) is a strong asset. You are interested in the associated data analysis and are willing to further develop your skills in bioinformatic and statistical methods for the integration of multi-omics data.
- You have an affinity with a laboratory environment and can work with analytical equipment or are willing to learn this.
- You have a solid knowledge of the field of biotechnology and of applications of recombinant proteins and protein-based medicines, enabling you to be responsible for the practicals of the “Biotechnology and Protein Medicines” course.
- You have experience with, or a strong affinity for, experimental design, protocol optimization and rigorous documentation of laboratory work, preferably in a translational or clinical research context.
- Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended
- You have excellent teaching and communication skills
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 2026 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
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.
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 ‘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. Filip Van Nieuwerburgh (Filip.VanNieuwerburgh@UGent.be, +32 09/264 80 48).
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