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→  Department: WE14 
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: WP type 3
→  Term of assignment: 01/07/2026 - 30/09/2027
→  Wage scale: according to UGent rules
→  Required diploma: Master (see job announcement for more details) 

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

• 100% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.
• We are looking for a talented and motivated experienced master with an interest in cell death and inflammation research. You will join the research group of Prof. Dr. Peter Vandenabeele and work in close collaboration with a technician. 
• The multidisciplinary and international team of the Vandenabeele lab is embedded within the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research (IRC) and strives to better understand the signal transduction and targeting of cell death and inflammation. 
• For more information about the research environment we refer to the website of the IRC (www.irc.ugent.be/groups/vandenabeele-lab), the Cell Death Research Hub (https://celldeathresearchhub.com/) and the Belgian Research in Europe website (https://belgian-research.eu/cell-death-and-inflammation-unit-a-double-edged-sword-in-health-and-disease/)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

• You hold a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, or a related biological field (e.g. Pharmaceutical Sciences or Bioengineering).
• You have proven research experience of at least 3 years in biological cell death and inflammation assays, mastering techniques in cell biology and molecular cell biology (western blotting, analyzing signal transduction pathways, recombinant DNA techniques, transfection of cells, …).
• You have excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written. 
• You are familiar with common MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• You hold a FELASA certificate or equivalent for animal research. 
• You are punctual and accurate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• You can work independently and function well within a team. 
• You have a positive and proactive attitude: You take initiative and have a hands-on mentality, perseverance, and a critical mind.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration starting on 01/07/2026 and ending on 30/09/2027. 
• You will be part of a team of science-driven researchers, including both wet lab, BioIT experts and coordinate contacts with service facilities in compound screening and proteomics.
• You will collaborate with a technician for in vivo work.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4.  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, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here 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 a transcript of your academic record (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.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Peter Vandenabeele ([email protected], (+32)(0)479823415). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

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