- Solliciteren tot 20-08-2026 23:59 (Brussels time)
- Faculteit Wetenschappen
- Vakgroep: WE13 - Geologie
- Tewerkstellingspercentage: 100%
- Aantal posities: 1
- Type tewerkstelling: Contract van bepaalde tijd
- Duur van de opdracht: 4 months
- Geboden barema: PD1 tot PD4 (doctoraatdiploma)
- Diplomavoorwaarde: 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
The Laboratory for Applied Geology and Hydrogeology (Prof. Dr. Thomas Hermans) is looking for a full-time postdoctoral research for a period of 4 months, to provide support to the project “Het borrelt in de Vlaamse Ardennen”. The research is related to the protection of springs and mineral water production and include groundwater recharge studies and flow systems, pumping test interpretation, groundwater modelling, hydrogeochemistry, geophysical well logging, groundwater exploitation. As a postdoctoral researcher, you are expected to provide support to PhD and MSc students for their research projects and thesis work and to provide logistical and organizational support to the MSc Sustainable Land Management, as well as support in teaching and practical training.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a PhD in Hydrogeology
- You have experience with the acquisition, processing and interpretation of groundwater related data
- You are fluent in English and have a basic level in Dutch
- You have experience in teaching hydrogeology.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from September 1st 2026 to December 31st, 2026.
- Your contract will start on 1/09/2026 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). 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.
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. Thomas Hermans (
[email protected]) or Prof. Dr. Kristine Walraevens (
[email protected]). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
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