→ Apply until 19/08/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
→ Department FW03 - Bio-analysis
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202507/FW03/AS/006
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.
YOUR TASKS
At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation that is related to forensic toxicology, with a specific focus on applied pharmacology and new psychoactive substances.
You will assist in the teaching activities at the department of Bioanalysis (in Dutch, at Bachelor and Master level).
You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You hold a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Care or a Master's in Drug Development or an equivalent diploma. For diplomas obtained outside the European Union, an equivalency certificate from NARIC must be submitted. The degree requirements needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
Additional training is considered an asset.
You have distinguished yourself during your studies.
You have hands-on experience with in vitro techniques (cell culture, molecular biology techniques, bioassays, etc.), have a good knowledge about pharmacology, and you show a strong interest in conducting scientific research in the field of in vitro studies related to new psychoactive substances, with the aim of obtaining a PhD in this research domain.
Your CV demonstrates a strong affinity with and/or knowledge of (a subdiscipline of) toxicology.
You are punctual and well-organized, particularly in the context of supporting forensic toxicological services.
You possess excellent didactic and communication skills (which may be assessed during an interview).
You have excellent teaching abilities and are willing to assist in supervising practical sessions (in Dutch). Teaching experience is considered an asset.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education.
Your appointment will start on 15 October 2025 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. 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 paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe 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 sent through the online system. The cover letter should contain a clear and explicit referral to the above-specified scientific disciplines and to experience and/or affinity with educational activities. Applications that fail to do so will not be taken into consideration.
Your application must include the following documents:
In the field ‘Cv’: your cv,an overview of your study results and an overview of your scientific publications (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 ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en. For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required
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. Christophe Stove ([email protected], +32 9 264 81 35).
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36
