Photonics Engineer (30463)

Ghent University; Belgique; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 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 First Stage Researcher (R1) in the Department EA05 - Informatietechnologie to perform on-chip spectroscopy measurements in the UVC wavelength range, process and analyze spectroscopic data, and contribute to a high-impact scientific paper. The role is based at Ghent University in Belgium, with a fixed-duration contract and occupancy rate of 100%.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in engineering with a strong photonics focus and proven ability

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

On-chip spectroscopy (UVC)

Fourier optics data analysis

Master's degree in photonics-related工程

Education

Master’s degree in engineering (photonics)

Job description

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Chemistry » Other Engineering » Other Physics » Optics Physics » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-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 before 30/10/2026(DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→Department:EA05 - Informatietechnologie
→Occupancy rate:100%
→Number of positions:1
→Type of employment:Contract of limited duration
→Term ofassignment:3-4 maanden
→Wage scale:WM1 to WM4 or PD1 to PD4 (master degree or doctoral degree)
→Required diploma:Master or PhD

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 dataYou 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.

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