Post-doctoral assistant Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Chemistry » Other Engineering » Chemical engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Other Technology » Nanotechnology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 8 Sep 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

→ Apply until 08/09/2026(DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→ Department EA11 - Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering
→AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202608/EA11/DA/008

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15.000 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 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s (in Dutch) and Master’s level (in English).
• You will counsel Bachelor’s students (in Dutch) and Master’s students (in English) in their exercises, Bachelor’s project, work placement and Master’s dissertation.
• You will counsel doctoral students.
• You will be involved in several parallel research projects, with a focus on the development of high-quality and sustainable fiber materials. Particular attention will be given to the use of solvent‑based fiber production processes, including both electrospinning and wet spinning, for the manufacture of innovative fiber materials.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree (Doctor of Materials Engineering or Doctor of Textile Engineering or an equivalent 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 already conducted research within the field of the development of innovative fiber materials, both in terms of production and characterization. Experience with both electrospinning and wet spinning is considered an asset.
• You have a strong interest in a multidisciplinary approach, ranging from the use of innovative polymers and chemistry, through fiber production, to the characterization of the final material properties.
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate.
• You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
• You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer‑reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
• You have good communication skills in Dutch and English, both oral and written.
• You are living in Belgium or you are ready to stay in Belgium during the research.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment of 3 years. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term.
  Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to three years, you can apply.
  The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term.
• Your appointment will start on 1 November 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 paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits .

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. Karen De Clerck (karen.declerck@ugent.be , +32 9 2645740).

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