Postdoc researcher cellular models (30497)

Academic Positions; Belgium; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days holiday leave

Bicycle allowance

Eco vouchers

Job summary

Ghent University invites applications for a temporary research position focused on biochemical and molecular nutrition. You will design and draft research projects, closely collaborating with the cell laboratories coordinator to ensure robust results and data analysis.

The role requires a doctoral degree, strong publications, pro-active approach, and Dutch language proficiency. This fixed-duration post supports European nutrition research with ample training and collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree; for non-EU diplomas, provide a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) at appointment start.
• Expertise in cellular and molecular work in biochemical and molecular nutrition and/or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Distinguished as a promising researcher during doctoral work.
• Have relevant publications in international and national journals with wide readership and peer review.
• Act pro-actively in research planning and execution.
• Knowledge of Dutch is required.
• Recommended: experience with experimental lab research; participation in trainings, conferences, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft research projects in biochemical and molecular nutrition with links to nutritional epidemiology and data analysis, in collaboration with the cell laboratories coordinator.
• Contribute to technical support and in-house expertise related to BW23 facilities.
• Publish results in international and national journals and present findings at meetings.

Skills

Doctoral degree

Cellular/molecular work

Nutrition biochemistry

Pharmaceutical sciences

Publications

Pro-active

Dutch language

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Lab equipment experience

Job description

Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences

Biological sciences » Other

Medical sciences » Other

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences Biological sciences » Other Chemistry » Biochemistry Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 17 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

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.

INTERESTED?

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. John Van Camp (John.vancamp @UGent.be ). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

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