Assistant department of Information Technology (30464)

Academic Positions; Belgique; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year appointment, renewable

Start date 1 January 2027

Fringe benefits: paid leave, bicycle,?

Job summary

Ghent University invites applications for First Stage Researcher (R1) in the Computer Science field. The role centers on academic research toward a doctoral dissertation in machine learning, with emphasis on energy-efficient foundation models. You will help teach in the Engineering Technology bachelor courses and contribute to department services.

The position starts 1 January 2027 at the earliest. A two-year appointment with possible renewals is offered, plus extensive staff benefits including

Qualifications

• Master's degree in one of the fields: Applied Sciences (Engineering), Industrial Sciences and Technology (Engineering Technology), or Computer Science (informatics) or equivalent by start of appointment.
• Diplomas outside the EU require a certificate of equivalence (NARIC).
• Interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
• Teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Sufficient knowledge of Dutch to provide academic education at Bachelor level.
• Knowledge of C++, C#, Java, Python, computer networks, UNIX and Windows Server is a plus.
• Scientific research skills (e.g., international publications) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• At least 50% of assignment spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation in Machine Learning, focusing on energy-efficient foundation models.
• Assist in teaching activities at department in bachelor level courses within Engineering Technology and Computer Science.
• Assist in internal and external services of the department.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Computer networks

UNIX

Windows Server

Dutch language proficiency

Teaching and communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

NONE

Job description

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Computer science » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 17 Nov 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Sam Leroux ( [e-mail] ).