Postdoctoral Collaborator - Data-analyse en wiskundige modellering (30007)

→  Apply before 19/06/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→  Department: BW26 - Data-analyse en wiskundige modellering
→  Occupancy rate:50%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 6 maanden
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma:PhD

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 programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

You will work on various research projects on mathematical modelling and artificial intelligence methods for environmental systems. Your specific tasks include:

• State-of-the-art research on mathematical modelling and the application of artificial intelligence for environmental systems.
• Develop both mechanistic and data-driven models for environmental systems and processes.
• Supervising master students.
• Supervising PhD students.
• You collaborate with external project partners.
• You actively participate in writing new project proposals on the digitization of water quality processes.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• You have a PhD degree in bio-science engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering or similar
• You have good knowledge of environmental systems and processes.
• You have experience with computer programming such as Python/Julia/Matlab.
• You have good knowledge of machine learning and data analysis techniques.
• You are a quick learner and are able to conduct independent research
• You are fluent in English, both speaking and writing
• You are motivated and dedicated

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for 6 months for 50% employment as postdoctoral researcher.
• Your contract will start on 1/072026 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4. 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 degree in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.

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 INFORMATIONFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Saba Daneshgar  ([email protected]  +32 (0)9/264.59.32). 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].