Organisation / Company Ghent University Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Other Computer science » Database management Computer science » Other Medical sciences » Other Pharmacological sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Belgium Application Deadline 15 Jul 2025 - 21 : 59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38 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
Department GE35 - Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Degree Master in medicine, biomedicine, pharmacy or related fields
Occupancy rate 100%
Vacancy type Research staff
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 85 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.
For the Liver Research Center, Ghent, we are looking for a m / f / x
YOUR JOB
- We are seeking a motivated and talented PhD student with a (bio)medical background and a strong interest in biomarker research.
- This translational research project focuses on exploring the potential of glycomics-based biomarkers in the rare liver disease Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC).
- This project is embedded in a well-established research line and offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact study that could significantly improve the understanding and care of PSC patients.
- What You’ll Do
Conduct translational research with a focus on data analysis and biomarker discovery
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and cliniciansEngage with the International PSC Study Group, a global research consortiumWork in both wet lab and database-driven environments, with a primary focus on dataThe goal of this work is to obtain a PhDJob profile
You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmacy or a related fieldA strong interest in liver disease, biomarkers, and translational researchMotivation, enthusiasm, and the ability to work independently and collaborativelyPrior experience in laboratory or data analysis work is a plus but not requiredKnowledge of Dutch is an advantageWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.Your contract will start on September 1, 2025 at the earliest.The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. Click here for more information about our salary scalesAll 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. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits .For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Xavier Verhelst, ( , +32(0)9 / 3322371)
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