- Apply before 23/06/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
- Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
- Department: BW22 - Dierwetenschappen en Aquatische Ecologie
- Occupancy rate:100%
- Number of positions: 2
- Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
- Term of assignment: 6 maand
- Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral degree)
- Required diploma:Master or 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 conduct scientific research on the control of Chlamydia psittaci and avian Escherichia coli infections in poultry. Attention is also given to preventing the transmission of C. psittaci infections from poultry to humans. The research concerns the development of an mRNA vaccine against these infections in chickens, as well as the engineering of an antimicrobial protein that is specifically delivered to the pathogens using antibodies directed against these microorganisms.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a Master’s degree in Bioengineering Sciences: Cell and Gene Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Biomedical Sciences.
- You also obtained a doctoral degree (PhD) in one of the above-mentioned Master disciplines.
- You have knowledge of:
- Microbiology (bacterial culture, bacterial growth curves)
- Molecular biotechnology (PCR, production and purification of recombinant proteins in prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems, genome analysis)
- Human and animal cell cultures
- Immunology (ELISA, PBMC collection, flow cytometry)
- Immunofluorescence staining of cell cultures (conventional immunofluorescence techniques and confocal laser scanning microscopy, Fiji, Image-J)
- Experience with real-time PCR is highly recommended
- Experience with mRNA vaccines and LNPs is highly recommended.
- A category B driving license is considered an asset.
- A FELASA B or C certificate (Laboratory Animals Science diploma) is considered an asset.
- You take initiative.
- You think proactively.
- You have no problem occasionally taking on tasks outside regular working hours or during weekends when related to the project.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract for a period of 6 months, with the possibility to prolong the contract afterwards.
- 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.
- In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, your FELASA B or C certificate
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. Dr. Daisy Vanrompay (
[email protected]; 092645972) 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].
