Postdoctoral researcher (18378) - Electronics and information systems

   →  Apply before 26/02/2021 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture  
   →  Department: EA06 - Elektronica en Informatiesystemen
   →  Occupancy rate:50%
   →  Number of positions: 1.00    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment: 9 maanden 
   →  Wage scale:  WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral decree) 
   →  Required diploma: Master or 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 programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

About CMST

CMST is an imec associated research lab at the Ghent university. Our research is focused on smart microsystems integration and design, we work on 6 technology platforms: advanced packaging, Stretchable microsystems, Optical Microsystems, Polymer structuring and microfluidics, Smart power, Display technology. The envisaged applications include telecom, wireless sensors, robotics, biomedics, bio electronics, health care, training, simulation, entertainment and smart textile.

YOUR TASKS

• To be the responsible for the execution of a research project, in which you will solve problems independently but also collaborate with colleagues and work in a team.
• To develop new procedure/technologies related to biosensor development, including:
  • designing novel protein immobilisation strategies
  • testing immobilization strategies using Bio-layer interferometry, electrochemistry and electron microscopy
• Extensive characterization (fluorescence microscopy)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Bioengineering.
• You are interested in practical work
• You have excellent communication skills in English, both orally and written.
• You have extensive experience with protein biochemistry, structural biology, protein binding studies (BLI, SPR)
• You like to work in (interdisciplinary) research projects and you have the ability to discuss and communicate your work with people of different backgrounds.
• You are a motivated person, with a strong curiosity and a genuine wish to learn more and develop your skills and knowledge further
• You take responsibility for the managing and execution of your project in a well-structured, thorough way, both by solving problems independently and by instructing and collaborating with others.
• You are able to work in a team.
• You are interested in becoming a member of a venture team (university spin-off)

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a 50% contract of definite duration for the period of maximum 9 months.
• Your contract will start on 1/04/2021 at the earliest.
• 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).  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, 35 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 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 INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Wouter Van Putte (wouter.vanputte@ugent.be). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.