Apply before 27/08/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
- Faculty of Sciences
- Department: WE06 - Chemie
- Occupancy rate:30%
- Number of positions: 1
- Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
- Term of assignment: 12 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
- You will be hired as one of two team-leads of a consortium of several PhD students and master students working on the development of Covalent Organic Frameworks, photocatalytic semi-conductors for a range of selective oxidation reactions.
- You will be integrated in an international team of about 20 researchers, working on porous materials (MOF, COF) with an emphasis advanced synthesis and thorough and advanced characterization of the materials.
- As a postdoc you will also hold lab management responsibilities and be in charge of the operation and functioning of several analysis instruments.
- You will be involved in guiding master and junior PhD students, assistance in writing papers, reviews and projects and assisting the professor in the general management of the team.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a Master’s degree and a PhD degree in the field of chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or physical engineering. The PhD degree must be accredited or accepted in Europe.
- Your PhD and publication list clearly show a strong expertise in the synthesis of MOFs, their characterization and their use in catalysis, sensing or luminescence.
- More specifically, you have a proven track record in the synthesis of defected MOFs (defect-engineering) and the influence of defects on the chemico-physical properties of the materials.
- You have published in international journals on these topics and/or you have attended/presented in conferences.
- You speak/write/read fluently English.
- You are eligible or can become eligible in a 3-month period to work in Belgium/Flanders
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration of 1 year, for 30% of a FTE. Details can be discussed.
- Your contract will start on 1/11/2025 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be calculated upon salary scale PD1. 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.
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
- In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
- 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.
- In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
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. Pascal Van Der Voort, pascal.vandervoort@ugent.be; www.comoc.ugent.be; 09/2644442.). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36