Postdoc researcher cellular models

UNIVERSITEIT GENT; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Requirements include a doctoral degree, expertise in cellular/molecular work, significant publications, pro-activity, and good Dutch language skills. The position starts 1/12/2026 at the earliest with a fixed-term contract of four months at 80% employment.

Qualifications

• You hold a doctoral degree. 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 expertise in cellular and molecular work in the domain biochemical and molecular nutrition and/or pharmaceutical sciences
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctoral research
• You have relevant academic publications in international and national academic journals that have a wide readership and that rely on experts to review submitted manuscripts.
• You can act pro-actively
• You have a good knowledge of the Dutch language
• Recommended: Experience with experimental lab research
• Having participated in trainings, conferences,…

Responsibilities

• 100% of your assignment will be spent on academic research
• You will design and draft research projects in the domain biochemical and molecular nutrition, with a link to nutritional epidemiology and data analysis, in close collaboration with the coordinator of the cell laboratories in BW23, who provides technical support with in-house expertise

Skills

Pro-active

Dutch language

Publications

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Laboratory techniques

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

• 100% of your assignment will be spent on academic research
• You will design and draft research projects in the domain biochemical and molecular nutrition, with a link to nutritional epidemiology and data analysis, in close collaboration with the coordinator of the cell laboratories in BW23, who provides technical support with in-house expertise

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree. 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 expertise in cellular and molecular work in the domain biochemical and molecular nutrition and/or pharmaceutical sciences
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctoral research
• You have relevant academic publications in international and national academic journals that have a wide readership and that rely on experts to review submitted manuscripts.
• You can act pro-actively
• You have a good knowledge of the Dutch language
• Recommended:
  • Experience with experimental lab research
  • Having participated in trainings, conferences,…

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 4 months at 80% employment
• Your contract will start on 1/12/2026 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.

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