Assistant Department of Information Technology

**Faculty of Engineering and Architecture**:

- **Department**EA05 - Information technology**:

- **AAP temporary appointment - 100%**:

- **Number of openings: 1**:

- **Reference number: 202510/EA05/AS/022**

**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 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation in the disciplines robotics and machine learning. The envisaged research focuses on investigating innovative machine learning techniques, combining intelligent perception and action selection in smart robot environments, where robots are interacting with a rich sensor and actuator environment.
- You will assist in the teaching activities at the department in courses on bachelor level, specifically courses on programming and software development.
- You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- You hold one of the following degrees:

- Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Information Engineering Technology
- Master of Science in Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
- 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 are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
- Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
- You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
- Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language is required. You have to be able to provide academic education at bachelor level in Dutch.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**
- We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education.
- Your appointment will start on 1 January 2026 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. More information about our salary scales.
- 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.

**INTERESTED?**
- In the field** ‘Diploma’**: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession).
- If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
- For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required.

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