Post-doctoral assistant (25624) - Green Chemistry and Technology

    →   Apply until 21/02/2023 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
    →   Department BW24 - Green Chemistry and Technology
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 100%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202301/BW24/DA/001

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 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 that fits within 1 or more of the current research lines within the Department of Green Chemistry & Technology, in the broad theme of sustainable chemical product or process technology. This includes the analysis and development of new molecules or technologies, as well as the design and optimization of (bio)chemical processes (amongst others).
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level, especially related to the start of the Master in Pharmaceutical Engineering.
• 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 (such as Doctor in Bioscience Engineering, Doctor in Sciences (Chemistry) or Doctor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences). For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• You have already conducted research within one of the subdisciplines of Pharmaceutical Engineering, such as the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), the development of green chemistry methodologies, the formulation and production of new drugs, the development of new analytical and quality control processes, or the control and design of production equipment.
• 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 have relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
• Experience with hot topics in the development of new drugs, such as continuous flow chemistry or high-throughput synthesis is an asset.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment for a period 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
• Your appointment will start on June 1st 2023 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales.
• 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 (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en). For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

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. Christian Stevens (Chris.Stevens@UGent.be, +32 09/2645957).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98)