Assistant department of Information Technology

Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG); Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days paid leave

Bicycle commuting reimbursement

Ecocheques

Job summary

Ghent University invites applications for an Assistant in the Information Technology department. The role centers on academic research toward a doctoral dissertation in machine learning with a focus on energy-efficient foundation models, alongside assisting teaching in bachelor-level computer science within Engineering Technology and contributing to department services.

The position offers a two-year appointment starting no earlier than 1 January 2027, with potential renewals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in one of the specified fields or equivalent as recognized by the committee.
• Dutch language proficiency required to deliver academic education at Bachelor level.
• Programming skills in C++, C#, Java and Python are a plus for the department.
• Strong teaching and communication abilities and research experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct academic research toward a doctoral dissertation in machine learning, focusing on energy-efficient foundation models.
• Assist in teaching activities in bachelor-level computer science courses within Engineering Technology.
• Support internal and external services of the department.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Dutch language

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Master's degree in Applied Sciences (Engineering)

Master's degree in Industrial Sciences and Technology (Engineering Technology)

Master's degree in Computer Science (informatics)

Job description

Assistant department of Information Technology

Job ID: 30464

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, 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 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation in the discipline Machine Learning, more specifically, you will focus on energy efficient foundation models.
• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department in courses at bachelor level, in the Engineering Technology programme, in the field of computer science.
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a master’s degree in one of the following fields of study: Applied Sciences (Engineering), Industrial Sciences and Technology (Engineering Technology), or Sciences, specifically in the field of computer science (informatics), or you hold an equivalent degree or a master’s degree in a field considered relevant or equivalent by the committee. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language is required. You have to be able to provide academic education in Dutch at Bachelor level.
• Knowledge of programming languages C ++, C #, Java and Python, of computer networks, of the operating systems UNIX and Windows Server are plus points.
• Scientific research skills (for example international publications) is a plus.

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 1 January 2027 at the earliest.
• 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 .

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. Sam Leroux ( [e-mail] ).

The research will be conducted in the research group IDLab at the Department of Information Technology (INTEC) (https://www.ugent.be/ea/idlab/en).