Assistant Department of Telecommunications and Information Processing (30361)

Academic Positions; Belgique; Vor Ort; EUR 20.000 - 31.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

36 days paid leave

Bicycle commuting reimbursement

ecocheques

Zusammenfassung

Ghent University invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) in Telecommunications and information processing. The position is a temporary 50% appointment starting 1 December 2026, with the aim of performing academic research toward a doctoral dissertation and assisting in teaching within the department EA07.

Requirements include a Master of Science in Engineering (or expected at start), proficiency in English and Dutch, and a strong interest in research and education.

Qualifikationen

• Requires a Master of Science in Engineering (or expected at start of appointment).
• Interest in academic and project-based research and services.

Aufgaben

• Perform academic research toward a doctoral dissertation in telecommunications and information processing.
• Assist in teaching activities at the department, specifically in telecommunications and information processing.
• Assist in the internal and external services of the department.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Dutch language

Ausbildung

Master of Science in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Technology » Telecommunications technology

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Computer science » Other Engineering » Communication engineering Engineering » Electrical engineering Engineering » Other Technology » Telecommunications technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 10 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

→ Apply until 10/11/2026(DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→ Department EA07 - Telecommunications and information processing
→AAP temporary appointment - 50%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202609/EA07/AS/010

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 domain of telecommunication and information processing.
• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department, specifically in the area of telecommunication and information processing.
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a degree of (preferably) Master of Science in Engineering. 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 (preferably in English and in Dutch).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a two-year 50% appointment as an assistant, 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.
  The 50% appointment of assistant will be supplemented by a 50% position as scientific personnel, funded by the budgets of the department EA07. This implies that we offer u a full‑time position in the department EA07.
• Your appointment will start on 1 December 2026 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.