Photonics Engineer

Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG); Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days holiday leave

Bicycle allowance

Eco vouchers

Training and education opportunities

Job summary

Ghent University invites applications for a fixed-duration research position focused on on-chip spectroscopy in the UVC range. You will perform measurements and analyze spectroscopic data as part of a photonics program.

The successful candidate holds a Master’s degree in engineering linked to photonics and will contribute to a scientific paper. The contract runs from 2 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 and includes staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering strongly linked with photonics.
• Experience performing on-chip spectroscopy in the UVC range.
• Expert knowledge in data analysis produced by Fourier optic imaging.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

On-chip spectroscopy

Fourier optic imaging data analysis

Photonic engineering background

Education

Master’s degree in engineering linked with photonics

Job 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, 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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