Post-doctoral assistant department of Head and Skin (28740)

Apply until 15 / 07 / 2025 (DD / MM / YYYY) 23 : 59 (Brussels time)

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Department GE34 - Department of Head and Skin

AAP temporary appointment - 50%

Number of openings : 1

Reference number : 202506 / GE34 / DA / 020

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, 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
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Master’s level
• You will counsel Master’s students in their Master’s dissertation
• You supervise PhD students in the field of translational neuroscience and offer support where necessary
• You (co-)write abstracts, articles, research proposals, protocols, etc. and / or support the researchers when needed.
• You will actively participate in research and you will work laboratory animals and perform various experiments independently. This may involve performing ex vivo and in vivo electrophysiology, photometry, neuromodulation (e.g. DBS). You will have the opportunity to learn this.
• You are a bridge figure between the preclinical and clinical department of 4BRAIN and the Faculty of Engineering (CMST and WAVES departments)
• You will contribute to the development of an Institute of Neuroscience
• You either speak Dutch or are willing to learn it

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

INTERESTED?

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

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

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