Postdoctoral Scientific Collaborator Microbe Host Interaction Technology – Biotechnologie

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Postdoctoral Scientific Collaborator Microbe Host Interaction Technology – Biotechnologie

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Offer Description→ Apply before 10/12/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→ Department: BW25 – Biotechnologie
→ Occupancy rate:50%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 18 maand
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma:PhDABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITYGhent 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

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research, more in particular for the support of the EOS project Homistasis
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level, more in particular for the MSc course Interphase Processes of Host Associated Microorganisms.
• You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation.
• You will counsel doctoral students during their research projects on microbe-host interaction technology.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree in Bioscience Engineering, Applied Biological Sciences or equivalent. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• You have a broad knowledge of the domain of the human microbiome
• You have in-depth knowledge of in vitro technologies to investigate the human microbiome
• You have in-depth knowledge of microbial ecology, microbial dynamics and functional niches
• You’re familiar with several -omics techniques to analyze the microbiome
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate.
• You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
• You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for a period 18 months
• Your contract will start on 1/01/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).

. * 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.
.INTERESTED?Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore 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 reference letter, 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 INFORMATIONFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Tom Van de Wiele ( , +32(0)477/60 54 55). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the or contact us via or +32 9 264 34 36Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Technology Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Ghent University Country Belgium City Ghent Postal Code 9000 Street Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33Contact CityGhent WebsitePostal Code9000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Gand, Flandre-Orientale

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Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:28:07 GMT

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