Apply before 14/09/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Department: GE31 - Biomoleculaire Geneeskunde
- Occupancy rate:100%
- Number of positions: 1
- Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
- Term of assignment: 4 maanden
- Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
- Required diploma:PhD
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
- You will analyze the pathogenic mechanisms of a smad6a/b double-knockout zebrafish model using single-cell multiomics.
- You will provide support in the analysis of a zebrafish model for Myhre syndrome.
- You will develop a zebrafish model for ZTTK syndrome (SONA/B).
- You will contribute to scientific publications and research funding applications.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a PhD in Medical Sciences.
- You have previously given oral presentations at international conferences.
- You have extensive and demonstrable experience in the development and phenotypic analysis of zebrafish models.
- You have strong experience in performing genome editing in zebrafish
- You have demonstrable experience in research into the pathogenesis of thoracic aortic aneurysm syndromes.
- You have a good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
- You are a hard-working and proactive team member who enjoys actively contributing ideas to projects within the broader research group.
- You are a patient and flexible leader, providing day-to-day support and guidance to Master’s and PhD students within the group.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for a period of 4 months.
- Your contract will start on 1/10/2026 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4. Click here for 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 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.
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 a transcript of your academic record (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 “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, …
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. Bert Callewaert (
[email protected], +32(0)9/332 50 26). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected].
