Apply before 01/09/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
- Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
- Department: EA17 - Toegepaste Fysica
- Occupancy rate:100%
- Number of positions: 1
- Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
- Term of assignment: 1 year
- Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
- Required diploma:PhD
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 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 programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the effects of atmospheric plasmas on biomaterials and food packaging materials. This project focuses on the functionalization of materials, employing advanced characterization techniques to study how various plasma operational parameters influence scaffold properties, cellular responses, and material performance in packaging applications.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate the mechanisms of plasma–tissue, plasma–biomaterial, and plasma–food packaging interactions.
- Develop and optimize cold plasma treatments to enhance scaffold biocompatibility, cell adhesion, tissue regeneration, and packaging material functionality.
- Design and conduct in vitro studies to evaluate plasma-based approaches in tissue engineering and food packaging.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of biomedical engineers, physicists, materials scientists, and packaging experts.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at leading international conferences.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a PhD in Engineering Physics
- You are familiar with plasma technology and plasma chemical processes.
- You have a solid background in and experience with experimental physics.
- You have basic knowledge of surface analytic techniques and plasma characterization.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a full time contract of definite duration: a duration of 12 months and an employment rate of 100%.
- Your contract will start on 1/10/2025 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, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefitsClick 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 an overview of your study results (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.
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 dr. Karen Leus (karen.leus@UGent.be). 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