Post-doctoral assistant department Plants and crops

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

Benefits offered by this job

36 days paid leave

Bicycle commuting reimbursement

Ecocheques

Training and education opportunities

Job summary

Ghent University in Belgium is seeking a Post-doctoral assistant in the Department of Plants and Crops. The role emphasizes strong research in plant tissue culture and regeneration from tissues or cells, with teaching duties at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.

You will mentor Master’s and doctoral students, contribute to publications, and participate in cross-disciplinary collaborations within a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to plant science; must be fulfilled at start of appointment.
• Experience in plant tissue culture and regeneration.
• Proven track record as a promising researcher in the doctorate.
• Strong interest in coaching students in Bachelor’s, Master’s and Advanced Master’s programmes.

Responsibilities

• Spend at least 80% of your assignment on academic research in plant tissue culture, focusing on regeneration of plants from tissues or cells.
• Assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
• Counsel Master’s students in exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertations.
• Counsel doctoral students.

Education

PhD in a field related to plant science

Job description

Post-doctoral assistant department Plants and crops

Job ID: 30356

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 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 80% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in the field of plant tissue culture, with a specific focus on the regeneration of plants from tissues and/or cells.
• 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

For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree (PhD). The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• You have already conducted research within the field of plant tissue culture and regeneration
• 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 for a period of 2 years. 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
• Your appointment will start on 1 November 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.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Danny Geelen ( [e-mail] ) [phone] ).

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