Postdoc on hyperspectral imaging

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Engineering » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 22:59 (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

• Faculty of Sciences
• Department: WE05 - Fysica en Sterrenkunde
• Occupancy rate: 100%
• Number of positions: 1
• Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause
• Term of assignment: 30 months
• 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

This vacancy concerns a position for a postdoctoral researcher in the context of a multidisciplinary project to classify materials in waste streams, including using X-rays. The goal is to optimally use the spectral capacities of a new generation of X-ray detectors to classify different metals within a mixed waste stream.

To achieve this, both ‘conventional’ photon-counting and hyperspectral X-ray detectors will be evaluated, fully exploiting the complementarity of both types. Specifically, you’ll be performing the following tasks:

• You set up a simulation framework for both conventional photon-counting and hyperspectral X-ray detectors with high-Z sensors.
• You validate this framework for a few specific detectors.
• You use this framework to perform a thorough sensitivity study
• You use this framework to generate input data for material classification, based on experimental data which you acquire.
• You publish the research results in scientific journals and present at international conferences
• You contribute to the supervision of master and PhD students

At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma) in the fields of physics, engineering or equivalent.
• You have experience with experimental setups for high-resolution X-ray imaging and their applications
• You have good programming skills for image processing, image analysis and/or hardware control.
• You are eager to learn, can work independently and have a creative and solution-driven mindset
• You have an excellent track record concerning scientific publications and presenting research results on the topic of photon-counting X-ray detectors and/or their applications.
• Experience in supervising master and PhD students is a plus
• You have a good command of English, both spoken and written

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 30 months
• Your contract will start on 1/04/2026 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, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE

A deviation from the advertized position may be proposed for postdoctoral researchs who are eligible for a scholarship. More information can be found here.