Postdoctoral Researcher - Fysica en Sterrenkunde (28226)

→  Apply before 01/03/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Sciences
→  Department: WE05 - Fysica en Sterrenkunde
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause
→  Term of assignment: 3 jaar - 3 years
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma:PhD

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent 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

At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.

Academic research in the field of high energy theoretical physics.

Collaborating with members of our group.

Attending international conferences and giving seminar talks.

Helping in creating an interactive and stimulating research environment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctorate in high-energy theoretical physics (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 3 years.
• Your contract will start on 1/09/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. 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 staffbenefits (in Dutch).
• If applicable, we will change the contract to a “postdoctoral fellowship” (bursaal) instead.

INTERESTED?

All applications must have been first made through the joint European postdoc application (https://itf.fys.kuleuven.be/postdoc-application/).

Afterwards, apply online through the UGent 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.

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.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36