Post-doctoral assistant department of Telecommunications and Information Processing (30491)

Academic Positions; Belgium; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days of paid leave

Bicycle commuting reimbursement

Ecocheques

Job summary

Ghent University seeks a researcher to contribute primarily to academic research in sensor fusion for safe traffic. You will also assist in teaching at Bachelor’s or Master’s levels and mentor master’s and doctoral students.

The role includes supervision of doctoral candidates, guiding publications in peer‑reviewed journals, and presenting research at seminars and conferences. Start date 1 January 2027 at the earliest.

Qualifications

• PhD required and fulfilled at the start of appointment.
• Evidence of research in camera/radar/lidar sensor fusion for safe traffic.
• Proven track record as a promising researcher with publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Strong interest and ability to coach Bachelor’s, Master’s and Advanced Master’s students.

Responsibilities

• Spend at least 70% of your time on academic research.
• Assist in teaching activities at Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
• Counsel Master’s students in exercises, work placements and dissertations.
• Guide doctoral students through their research projects.

Skills

Sensor fusion research

Education

Doctoral degree (preferably Doctor of Engineering)

Job description

Technology Telecommunications technology

Technology Transport technology

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Computer science » Other Engineering » Other Technology » Telecommunications technology Technology » Transport technology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 24 Nov 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 until 24/11/2026(DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Department EA07 - Telecommunications and information processing
AAP temporary appointment - 80%
Number of openings: 1
Reference number: 202611/EA07/DA/018

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 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
• You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation.
• You will counsel doctoral students.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree ((preferably) Doctor of 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 have already conducted research within the field of camera/radar/lidar sensor fusion for safe traffic.
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate.
• You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
• You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment of 1 year. The appointment cannot be renewed.Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to 3 years, you can apply. The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term.
  The 80% appointment of post-doctoral assistant will be supplemented by a 20% position of postdoctoral scientific personnel, funded by the budgets of the department EA07. This implies that we offer you a full-time position in het department EA07.
• 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 .

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.