Researcher Circatex Project

**Faculty of Bioscience Engineering**:

- **Department: BW23 - Levensmiddelentechnologie, Voedselveiligheid en Gezondheid**:

- **Occupancy rate:100%**:

- **Number of positions: 1**:

- **Type of employment: Contract of limited duration**:

- **Term of assignment: 2 jaar**:

- **Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)**:

- **Required diploma:Master**

**ABOUT UGENT**

Ghent University is a world unto itself. More than 15 000 staff work there every day in teaching and research, management and administration, technical and social services, etc. For them, Ghent University is a logical choice: it is one of the largest, most exciting and forward-looking employers in the region. Ghent University has 11 faculties and more than 80 departments, offering high-quality, research-supported courses in each of the scientific disciplines.

ABOUT THE CIRCATEX PROJECT
The Circatex project is funded by the Belgian state and is part of the research programme ‘Belgium Builds Back Circular’. The project aims to develop a sustainable surface treatment of stainless steel to develop a durable non-stick coating as an alternative to the PFAS-based coatings currently in use.
The research consortium consists of the research centre Sirris, the company Demeyere (manufacturer of stainless steel cookware) and UGent.
UGent's role in this project is to investigate the attachment of proteins to the heated surfaces and to map the mechanisms responsible for this. A method also needs to be developed to monitor this adhesion quantitatively.
The research is part of the long-term research of the research group concerned into protein chemistry.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT
You are responsible for the follow-up of the project within UGent and are responsible for first-line communication with the other project implementers. You implement of the research programme, which you help to shape on the basis of the insights obtained. You prepare project meetings, present and interpret the research results for the research consortium, take care of scientific reporting to the Belgian State and the wider scientific community.

**YOUR PROFILE**
- You obtained a master degree in a relevant field of science (for instance, but not limited to MSc. Food Science and Technology, MSc. Bio-engineering,)
- You have a good knowledge of current software packages (MS Office), more specifically in the area of spreadsheets, presentations.
- You can communicate fluently and clearly both orally and in writing in English. Knowledge of Dutch, French, Spanish and/or German is an advantage.
- You are able to operate smoothly at the interface between academic institutions, research institutions and industrial partners and this in a multidisciplinary context; as well as with students..
- You are a team player and are fluent and clear in communication (orally, written).
- You can work independently in a well-organised manner.
- You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
- You are flexible.
- You know how to set priorities and can make decisions in consultation.
- You are customer-oriented.

**OUR OFFER**
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 2 Years.
- You contract will start on October 1, 2024 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 depending on your experience. Click here for 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 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 (in Dutch).

**INTERESTED?**
- In the field **'CV'**: your CV
- In the field** 'Motivation letter'**: your motivation letter
- 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.

Please note: each field has a limitation of maximum 10 MB.

UGent pursues an equal opportunities and diversity policy and therefore encourages everyone to apply.

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