Assistant
→ Apply until 15/09/2020 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
→ Department BW23 - Food Technology, Safety and Health
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 2019/BW23/AS/021
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, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.
YOUR TASKS
- At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation in food and bioprocess technology and in particular around the processing of vegetables and potatoes and their by-products within the VEG-i-TEC research group at Campus Kortrijk.
- You will assist in the teaching activities at the department within the Bachelor of Bio-industrial Sciences and Master of Industrial Sciences (Campus Kortrijk), as a team member, to support courses related to food technology.
- You support master- en bachelor thesis in this domain
- You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a degree of Master of Science in Bio-science Engineering or Master of Science in Bio-industrial Sciences: Biochemistry or equal with expertise in food science, technology. Students graduating in July 2020 can also apply. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
- You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
- You have thorough knowledge of food sciences and nutrition.
- You understand the importance of excellent education and students support.
- You are willing to get trained in the implementation of innovative teaching activities
- You have teaching and communication skills.
- Your knowledge of Dutch is sufficient to support teaching activities in these languages.
- Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education.
- Your appointment will start on 16 August 2020 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. 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, 38 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits (in Dutch).
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 sent 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.
In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en).
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 katleen Raes and/or prof. Imca Sampers ( katleen.raes@ugent.be; imca.sampers@ugent.be; +32 (0)56/292600)..
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