Photonics Engineer

Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG); Gent; A distancia; EUR 33.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

36 days of holiday leave

Bicycle allowance

Eco vouchers

Descripción de la vacante

Ghent University is seeking a researcher to perform on-chip spectroscopy in the UVC range and analyze spectroscopic data. The role involves hands-on measurements and data processing within a short-term project.

The contract runs from 2 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, with staff benefits such as extensive training opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers, plus other staff benefits. Online application is required.

Formación

• Master’s degree in engineering linked to photonics.
• Experience performing on-chip spectroscopy in the UVC range.
• Expert knowledge in data analysis using Fourier optics imaging.

Responsabilidades

• Perform on-chip spectroscopy measurement in the UVC wavelength range.
• Process and analyze spectroscopic data.
• Write a scientific paper.

Conocimientos

On-chip spectroscopy

Data analysis

Fourier optics imaging

Educación

Master's degree in engineering strongly linked with photonics

Descripción del empleo

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

• You will perform on-chip spectroscopy measurement in the UVC wavelength range
• You will process and analyze spectroscopic data
• You will write a scientific paper

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in engineering strongly linked with photonics.
• You know how to perform on-chip spectroscopy in the UVC range
• You have expert knowledge in data analysis produced by Fourier optic imaging

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 2nd November 2026 to 28th February 2027.
• Your contract will start on 2/11/2026 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 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 .

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. Nicolas Le Thomas ( [e-mail] , +32(0)9/264 33 39). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

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