Post-doctoral assistant Department of Electronics and Information Systems

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Computer science » Other Engineering » Computer engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 8 Oct 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 08/10/2026(DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Department EA06 - Electronics and information systems
AAP temporary appointment - 100%
Number of openings: 1
Reference number: 202609/EA06/DA/009

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, 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. The research focusses on applications of speech recognition and paralinguistics for medical and education purposes.
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level (note: good knowledge of Dutch is an strong plus).
• You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation.
• You will counsel doctoral students.
• You will assist with managing projects and applying for new projects.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree (preferably Doctor of Computer Science Engineering, or an equivalent 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 extensive research experience in the field of speech and audio processing, with specific expertise in automatic speech recognition and paralinguistics.
• During you doctoral studies, you have distinguished yourself as a promising and independent researcher.
• You have a strong interest in student supervision and mentoring within the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
• You can demonstrate a strong publication record through relevant scientific publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals with broad visibility and impact
• You possess strong teaching skills or demonstrate a clear affinity for education and knowledge transfer

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment for a period of 1 year. The appointment cannot be renewed.

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 3 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.