Hydro Geologist

Faculty of Sciences:

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Department: WE1
Geologie:-
Occupancy rate:100%:

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Number of positions: 1:

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Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration:

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Term of assignment:

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Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree):

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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

• Scientific research on the topic: Implications of the war on the sustainability of the water supply and hydrosystems in Gaza (Palestine): An insight for reconstruction and development, and how groundwater could contribute to alleviation of the problem.
• Support to the ongoing scientific research at the research unit (Laboratory for Applied Geology and Hydrogeology, at Department of Geology), related to water resources, with emphasis on groundwater, in the Global South.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesisbased doctorate in hydrogeology or equivalent.
• You are actively involved in scientific research, as is evidenced by recent scientific publications.
• You have sufficient handson experience in the water sector, preferably in the Global South.
• You demonstrate a thorough understanding of the complexity of the water problem in Gaza, with deep insight in the groundwater resources.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration.
• Your contract will start on 1/07/2024 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 fulltime job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

• In the field 'CV': your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• 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.

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