→ Apply before 10/12/2022 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time) → Faculty of Sciences → Department: WE11 - Biologie → Occupancy rate:100% → 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 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
- You will be working in the Laboratory of Functional Plant Biology, which is an internationally renowned, dynamic research group, active in the field of ethylene/plant hormone physiology and vitamins/biofortification in higher plants. We are looking for an enthusiastic scientist with excellent laboratory skills, who functions well in a team. - In the frame of the biofortification of crop plants, your task will be to characterize thiamine transporters of Arabidopsis and rice.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a thesis-based doctorate in Science (Biology, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry), or in Applied Biological Sciences, or an equivalent degree. - You have already conducted research within the field of metabolic engineering (expertise in vitamin biology is a great asset). - You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctoral research. - You have experience in leading research activities which resulted in Master theses in the field of Molecular Plant Physiology/Metabolic Engineering; - You can present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer- reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated. - Communications and presentations at national and international conferences, as well as research experience in a country different from the country of origin, are considered assets.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 6 months. - Your contract will start on 1/01/2023 at the earliest. - Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 ( 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, a 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 reference letter, an overview of your study results, … … (add to this list or delete if not necessary)
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 INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dominique Van Der Straeten ([email protected], +32(0)9/264 51 85). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
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