Postdoctoral fellow – Department of Head and Skin

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Postdoctoral fellow – Department of Head and Skin

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Offer DescriptionLast application date Jan 31, 2025 00:00Department GE34 – Department of Head and SkinContract Limited durationDegree PhD in Neurosciences or relatedOccupancy rate 100%Vacancy type Research staffJob descriptionABOUT 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 85 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.For the 4BRAIN research group, department of Head and Skin, faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences we are looking for aPostdoctoral fellowYOUR JOB

• Spearhead cutting-edge projects in advancing efficacy of (Temporal Interference) Deep Brain Stimulation using advanced preclinical models for seizures and epilepsy.
• Analyze extensive datasets of neurophysiological signals, including local field potentials (LFP), unit activity and biosensor imaging to study effects of (TI)-DBS on ex vivo brain slices and in vivo rodent models.
• Develop advanced closed-loop neurostimulation algorithms.
• Engage in a cross-disciplinary team, collaborating with experts across various fields.

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• You hold a doctoral degree or a diploma or certificate recognized as equivalent by law or in application of the guidelines of the European Union or a bilateral agreement.
• In exceptional circumstances and based on detailed scientific justification, researchers who do not hold such a degree may also be considered, provided they have demonstrated exceptional scientific merit.
• Exceptional scientific merit is defined as having excelled in scientific research and publications at a level at least equivalent to a doctoral degree.
• The grant can only be awarded within the framework of international scientific mobility. This is the case if:

• the researcher has resided abroad for at least 24 months out of the 3 years prior to the start date of the postdoctoral fellowship and has not worked or studied in Belgium during that period. However, short-term stays in Belgium are allowed during 24 months, such as holidays, participation in conferences or a short stay to prepare for the period as a postdoctoral researcher
• the researcher is funded by the Marie- Sklodovska-Curie Action (MSCA) and thus meets the associated mobility conditions.
• Only for postdoctoral researchers in international mobility
• You have a solid foundation in electrophysiology and neurophysiological data analysis utilizing Python or MATLAB software.
• Experienced with electrophysiological recording using multi electrode array systems.
• Strong communication abilities, capable of independent, critical problem-solving.
• A team player, eager to contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Experience in supervision of master and phd students
• Teaching experience
• Management capabilities

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full time position as a postdoctoral fellow, with a period of 24 months, which can be extended twice taking into account the maximum period of 36 months.
• In deviation the above, an EEA national, who has previously received a postdoctoral grant in the 12 months prior to an MSCA grant, can exceed the maximum term of 36 months under this MSCA grant provided that the entire term does not exceed 48 months.
• Your contract will start on April 2025 at the earliest.
• The grant amount is equal to the net salary of a doctoral assistant (AAP 5) with the same level of education and seniority and based on the same family situation as the doctoral assistant. The supervisor may deviate from this and assign a higher level based on acquired experience, professional career and demonstrated competences. The grant amount will not be revised in the current year except in case of indexation.
• 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.

(in Dutch).How to applySend your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession), a motivation letter and two (email) addresses of potential referees to .Please mention “PostDoc application ” in the subject line.
We do not accept late applications.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Robrecht Raedt ( , +32(0)9/332 02 69)Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Neurosciences 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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Mon, 06 Jan 2025 04:45:43 GMT

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