→ Apply until 27/05/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→ Department BW24 - Green Chemistry and Technology
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202504/BW24/AS/007
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 the domain of organic synthesis via high throughput experimentation and automation for industrial relevant reactions. You will prepare a doctoral dissertation on this theme.
- You will assist in the teaching activities at the department, more specifically in organic chemistry
- You will assist in the internal and external services of the department
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a degree of Master of Science in Bioscience Engineering: Chemistry and Bioprocess Technology, Master of Science in Engineering : Chemical Technology, Master of Sciences : Chemistry, Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a similar Master degree that is considered relevant by the selection committee. Students who acquire their degree of Master in the second exam session of the academic year 2024-2025 (i.e., in July 2025 the latest) are also eligible to apply.
- 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 have a very good knowledge of organic chemistry
- You are familiar with organic synthesis in practice
- Knowledge of high throughput experimentation or continuous flow chemistry is recommended
- You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services
- You are motivated to take up teaching duties, such as supervising practicals, teaching exercise classes and supervising master's thesis research
- Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is considered an asset
- You have didactic, communicative and organizational skills / excellent teaching and communication skills and are willing to further improve these skills in function of the research and educational tasks
- A very good knowledge of Dutch is essential to be able to assist in the teaching activities in the (Dutch-taught) Bachelor’s programmes
- You are also proficient in English
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 September 2025 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. Christian Stevens ([email protected], +32 09/264 59 57).
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
