Post-doctoral scientific researcher (28571)

→  Apply before 07/05/2025 (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: 3 months
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma: PhD

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 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

The assignment consists of the following identifications of macroinvertebrates and validation of birds observed in the framework of two projects:

- Identification of stream macroinvertebrates: 14 tubes from 11 sites from Toulouse urban streams and 22 sites from Zwalm, Gent, Zottegem urban streams to the MMIF level except for the following families Chironomidae to the subfamily (tribe) level (Orthocladiinae, Tanypodinae, Tanytarsini, Chironomini, etc.), Dixidae  to the genus level, Dytiscidae to the genus level, Elmidae to the genus level, Gomphidae to the genus level, Hydrophilidae to genus level, Hydropsychidae to genus level, Hydroptilidae to the genus level, Limonidae to the genus level. Validation of birds observed in 22 sites. 1 month halftime

- Identification of terrestrial insects from 29 sites  of  3 replicates per site to the species level and pollinators from 29 sites of 6 replicates to the species level in Zwalm and Maarkebeek river basins. Stream invertebrates from 6 sites to the MMIF level in Dorenbosbeek. 2 months halftime

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- You hold a thesis-based doctorate.

- You have broad experience in plant and animal identification in and around surface waters, substantiated by scientific publications and reports.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration of 3 months (halftime)
• Your contract will start on 15/05/2025 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 (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 submitted 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 “other documents”: a list consisting of (co-)authored publications

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. Peter Goethals ([email protected], +32(0)9/2643768). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

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