Postdoc researcher cellular models

**Apply before 17/11/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)** * **Faculty of Bioscience Engineering** * **Department: BW23 - Levensmiddelentechnologie, Voedselveiligheid en Gezondheid** * **Occupancy rate:80%** * **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** * 100% of your assignment will be spent on academic research * You will design and draft research projects in the domain biochemical and molecular nutrition, with a link to nutritional epidemiology and data analysis, in close collaboration with the coordinator of the cell laboratories in BW23, who provides technical support with in-house expertise **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR** * You hold a doctoral degree. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted * You have expertise in cellular and molecular work in the domain biochemical and molecular nutrition and/or pharmaceutical sciences * You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctoral research * You have relevant academic publications in international and national academic journals that have a wide readership and that rely on experts to review submitted manuscripts. * You can act pro-actively * You have a good knowledge of the Dutch language * Recommended: + Experience with experimental lab research + Having participated in trainings, conferences,… **WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU** * We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 4 months at 80% employment * Your contract will start on 1/12/2026 at the earliest. * Your remuneration will be determined by 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 accep