Scientific Assistant in Companion Animal Cardiology Research

Career Opportunities: Scientific Assistant in Companion Animal Cardiology Research (60% position, fixed-term contract) (30248)

Requisition ID30248-Posted26/08/2026-Research staff-60%-Faculty of Veterinary Medicine-DI09 - Small Animal

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

• Your time will be dedicated to research with the goal of preparing a PhD in veterinary cardiology.
• You will contribute to clinical teaching to our students, mainly during recruitment of follow-up of studypatients in the clinic. You will assist in the supervision of master theses.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have a Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine.For degrees obtained outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence from NARIC must be submitted. Diploma requirements must be met by the date of appointment.
• A completed specialisation course (residency) at ECVIM-ca or a diplomate title is recommended.
• You are involved in other professional activities and/or you have demonstrable experience that may contribute to the quality of the practice-based teaching at the department.
• You are interested in a teaching assignment in small animal cardiology.
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
• Teaching experience or participation in extra training in cardiology are of added value.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration of 1 year, renewable to a maximum duration of 2 years.
• 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 .

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. Pascale Smets ( Pascale.Smets@UGent.be , +32 09/ 2647700 ). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.