Post Doctoral Researcher

Il y a 2 semaines

OostVlaanderen, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgique Universiteit Gent Temps plein 45 000 € - 60 000 € Contrat

Career Opportunities: Post Doctoral Researcher (30241)

Requisition ID30241-Posted24/08/2026-Research staff-100%-Faculty of Sciences-WE06 - Chemistry

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

Research & Development

  • Develop and optimize laboratory procedures
  • Scale up of inorganic and organic synthetic methods to GMP-readiness
  • Support the development of new organic coatings
  • Analyse and report experimental results

Manufacturing

  • Execute manufacturing processes
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges
  • Perform quality control testing (TEM, NMR, DLS, MS, ...)
  • Perform stability studies of different formulation approaches
  • Execute analytical assays
  • Maintain accurate laboratory documentation
  • Prepare and review batch records

Quality

  • Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Prepare GMP-ready documentation
  • Manage laboratory materials and inventories

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Master or PhD degree in Chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent by experience
  • Professional proficiency in English, both written and orally
  • Experience in laboratory-based research
  • Experience in synthetic development of inorganic nanocrystals
  • Accurate, organized and detail-oriented
  • Hands-on attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Bioengineering (Chemistry) or Chemical Engineering is an asset
  • Experience in synthetic organic chemistry is an asset
  • Professional proficiency in Dutch is an asset

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 01/10/2026 until 31/09/2027
  • Your contract will start on 1/10/2026 at the earliest.
  • 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 (in Dutch).

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 dr. Loren Deblock ( loren.deblock@ugent.be ). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read theFAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be.