Postdoctoral researcher – Groene Chemie en Technologie

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Postdoctoral researcher – Groene Chemie en Technologie

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Offer Description→ Apply before 19/12/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→ Department: BW24 – Groene Chemie en Technologie
→ Occupancy rate:100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 9 maanden
→ 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

• We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our growing team and management group focused on Bioresource Recovery.
• This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in innovative nutrient recovery research while contributing to the management and coordination of high-impact international projects.
• The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our nutrient recovery research lines and ensuring the smooth execution of managerial and operational aspects.
• The postdoc will also take on significant responsibilities in managing and coordinating Horizon Europe projects. In the AQUAGRINOW project, the candidate will act as UGent’s work package lead, preparing educational materials, disseminating information, and advocating knowledge on efficient water management practices. For the NOVAFERT project, the postdoc will oversee daily management as the project coordinator, ensuring deliverables are submitted on time, milestones are met, and project partners collaborate effectively. Additionally, the candidate will compile and write project reports and organize partner meetings. In the BioSoilution project, the postdoc will manage UGent’s tasks, focusing on evaluating the agronomic benefits of soil improvers and coordinating living lab activities.
• Beyond these Horizon Europe projects, the candidate will coordinate the International Thematic Network (ITN) – Resource.Bio, an international collaboration that brings together visiting and joint PhD researchers in the resource recovery domain.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field, such as environmental sciences, bioresource recovery, and have proven research experience in nutrient recovery or related topics.
• You have mastered the English language, both in writing skills and oral presentations.
• You have the required communicative skills to interact independently with the scientific, business and farming communities
• Experience with international collaborative research projects.
• You have project management experience as a work package leader, particularly with working in international consortia (e.g. EU projects).
• You take responsibility for the managing and execution of your project in a well-structured, thorough way, both by solving problems independently with good time management and by instructing and collaborating with others

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 9 months
• Your contract will start on 27/03/2025 at the earliest.
• Embedding in a research group of young dynamic applied experts, consisting out of

30 motivated people * Integration in a strong, sociable management team of young highly skilled professionals

• Involvement in European projects with research partners throughout Europe.
• 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).

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.
for a complete overview of all the staff 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 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. Erik Meers, , +32(0)478/786098). 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 Agricultural sciences Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Environmental science Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Environmental science 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, 13 Dec 2024 06:02:12 GMT

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