→ Apply before 01/12/2021 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→ Department: BW23 – Levensmiddelentechnologie, Voedselveiligheid en Gezondheid
→ Occupancy rate:100%
→ Number of positions: 1.00
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 18 monts
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma: PhD
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, 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.
The post-doctoral fellow will work in the framework of the European Imptox project within the Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Technology at Ghent University Global Campus in Incheon, South Korea. Ghent University Global Campus (GUGC) is an integrated campus of Ghent University, Belgium, and the first European university to be part of the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) in Incheon, South Korea. Ghent University Global Campus currently offers Science programs in Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Technology. Ghent University is one of the most important education and research institutions in the Low Countries. On a daily basis, over 9,000 staff members and 41,000 students implement its motto “Dare to Think”. Ghent University’s mission statement is characterized by qualitative education, internationally renowned research and a pluralistic social responsibility. Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the world (ARWU 66th), and in the Life Sciences subjects taught at GUGC, Ghent University ranks even higher (ARWU 14th in Agricultural sciences).
- https://telefoonboek.ugent.be/en/korea/kr01
- https://www.ugent.be/globalcampus/en/research
- https://www.ugent.be/bw/foodscience/en
YOUR TASKS
The position is a 100 % research position. Main task description:
• Sampling water samples in the Yellow sea (Incheon).
• Analysis of metagenomics shot-gun sequencing data of microbial communities associated with microplastics.
• Analysis of 16S metagenomics data.
The post-doctoral fellow will design and conduct microbiological experiments in the laboratory and in the field, analyse the results and communicate them in the form of oral presentations and scientific publications. The aim of the experiments will be to determine the role of plastic microparticles as structuring agents for marine microbial communities, and as a vector for pathogenic bacteria.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You can confirm that you have:
o PhD in (Applied) Biological Sciences or Environmental Sciences or equivalent
o Excellent and verifiable laboratory techniques pertinent to applied bacteriology, real-time PCR analysis, gene expression studies, and sequencing.
o Hands-on experience in biostatistics by implementing different software such as R and SPSS;
o Hands-on experience in bioinformatics.
o Hands-on experience in programming with Phyton for bioscience applications.
o Experience and have a strong interest or passion for biological data generation and data interpretation;
o Proficiency in spoken and written English
o Proven skills in scientific writing
o Project and people management skills
o Communication and presentation skills
o Strong interest in this research domain
o Solid publication record with first-author research publication(s) in peer-reviewed international journals ranked as Q1
o Personality that is motivated, enthusiastic, critical and creative
o Respect to all fellow colleagues
o Desire and ability to multi-disciplinary, international and intellectually challenging environment;
o Impeccable reputation with attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation;
o Ability to meet strict deadlines and you are stress-resistant;
o Personality that is flexible, responsible and able to work independently as well as in team;
o International research experience (e.g. postdoc done in country other than the country where you defended your PhD)
o Project management experience
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
• We offer a position for 18 months
• An exciting, multidisciplinary and multicultural research environment.
• The possibility to participate in international conferences and collaborations
• Salaries are as defined by UGent salary scales.
- Your contract will start on 1/04/2022 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). Click here for more information about our salary scales.
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 submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (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.
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. Sam Van Haute (sam.vanhaute@ghent.ac.kr),Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.