About this role
→ Solliciteren tot 27-10-2026 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculteit Wetenschappen
→ Vakgroep: WE14 - Biomedische Moleculaire Biologie
→ Tewerkstellingspercentage: 100%
→ Aantal posities: 1
→ Type tewerkstelling: Contract van bepaalde tijd
→ Duur van de opdracht: 3 maand
→ Geboden barema: WM1 tot WM4 (masterdiploma)
→ Diplomavoorwaarde: Master
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.
Within the group of Prof. Claude Libert, we are investigating how the heart is functioning during sepsis. Here, we compare the heart function between early- and late-stage sepsis. Furthermore, we are also investigating the heart metabolism during sepsis, in which specific mouse knock-out models are used to better understand how the heart metabolism is regulated. Therefore, we are looking for a scientific researcher to finalize these research lines.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry & Biotechnology, or equivalent
- Essential experience:
You hold a FELASA C certificate
- Experience in mouse handling: surgery, intravenous and intraperitoneal injections, cardiac puncture, organ isolation
- Experience with molecular biological techniques:
Oroboros
- Rheometry
- Westen Blot
- RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, qPCR
- Biochemical analysis (ELISA)
- Desirable, but nor required experience:
Analysis of omics data (RNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics)
- Strong communication skills in English
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from the 1st of January 2027 until 31st of March 2027.
- Your contract will start on 1/01/2027 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (Master’s degree). Click here for more information about our salary scales (https://www.ugent.be/en/work/talent/welcoming-new-staff/salaryscales).
- 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 (https://www.ugent.be/en/work/talent/considering).
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.
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. Claude Libert ( [email protected] , +32 (0)9/331 37 00). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Heb je vragen over online solliciteren? Lees de FAQ of contacteer ons via [email protected].