Full-Time Postdoctoral Assistant Position with Center for Biosystems and Biotech Data Science

Vacancy for a Postdoc – Ghent University Global Campus, Korea

Ghent University Global Campus

Ghent University Global Campus (GUGC) is an integrated campus of Ghent University, Belgium, and the first European university to be part of the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) in Incheon, South Korea. Ghent University Global Campus currently offers Bachelor of Science programs in Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Technology. Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the world (ARWU 62nd), and in the Life Sciences subjects taught at GUGC, Ghent University ranks even higher. Please visit the Ghent University Global Campus homepages to learn more about our organization: http://www.ghent.ac.kr.

Center for Biosystems and Biotech Data Science

The Centre for Biosystems and Biotech Data Science is one of the five research centers at GUGC. It pursues the development of new mathematical and computational approaches for analyzing biosystems and for extracting knowledge from huge sets of biotech data. The biosystems that are studied in this center include biochemical reaction networks, ecological and epidemiological systems. Some of the key projects that are actively pursued include modelling, model reduction, parameter estimation and stability analysis of biochemical reaction networks and modelling and analysis of metapopulation, ecological competition and compartmental infection networks. The research center is also involved in teaching undergraduate courses of mathematics, (bio)informatics, probability & statistics and process modelling and control.

Job Summary

Job Position

Ghent University Global Campus, South Korea, has a vacancy for a Postdoc in the area of mathematical biology, starting from 1 November, 2026 (open to negotiation). It concerns a 2-year full-time post-doc researcher position. The candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Shodhan Rao at the Center for Biosystems and Biotech Data Science of the Ghent University Global Campus in Korea. In addition to the regular monthly salary, free housing within the campus will be provided to the successful candidate in case he/she does not have Korean nationality. Ghent University Global Campus is an equal opportunities employer.

The Postdoc is expected to perform research in the area of mathematical biology, specifically in the area of control of ecological networks via metapopulation design. In this regard, the candidate is expected to work on the topic of dynamics of Lotka-Volterra systems and metapopulation networks.

Job Description

• Conduct research in the interdisciplinary field of mathematical biology with particular focus on the control of ecological networks via metapopulation design.
• Assist his/her supervisor with tasks in ongoing and future R&D projects.
• Present research results at conferences and publish in peer reviewed international journals.

Profile of the Candidate

• Hold by October 2026, a PhD degree in one of the following disciplines: (applied) mathematics, systems & control, bioscience/mechanical/ electrical /electronics /chemical engineering.
• Should have had a rigorous undergraduate training and in general a strong background in mathematics.
• Be highly motivated to conduct research in the area of applied mathematics, specifically in the area of mathematical biology.
• Have an excellent academic track record, an excellent command of English and good academic writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of biology or chemistry at undergraduate level is preferable although not mandatory.

Application Documents

• Motivation letter
• Full resume (CV), including at least 2 references
• Copy of the Bachelors, Master and PhD degree certificates
• Transcripts (overview of study results)

All required documents must be submitted in English. The documents must be merged in to a single PDF file and sent to [email protected] (subject line: Full-time Postdoc Position in Mathematical Biology).

Application Process and Interview

• Interviews will take place in stages from the first available time, possibly via Microsoft Teams.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate

We reserve the right to hold applications on file for potential future job openings.

Selection Process

• CV Screening -> Interview -> Internal committee -> Approval -> Acceptance notice to the selected candidate.

Compensation & Benefits for the Selected Candidate

• Basic terms of the contract

-2-year contract

• Salary

-Starts from an Annual Base Salary of 47,789,764 KRW (Monthly Salary of 3,982,480 KRW, Gross)

• Bonuses

-Two additional bonuses in June (92% of monthly salary) and December (100% of monthly salary)

• Housing Unit or Housing Allowance

-A single dormitory unit operated by Incheon Global Campus (IGC) will be provided for non-Koreans.

• Severance

-Severance shall be paid when the contract ends and if the candidate worked for more than one year

• Extensive Annual Paid Leave and Holidays

-The selected candidate shall have 35 days of paid annual leave per year

-Additional holidays: from Christmas (Dec 25) to New Year (Jan 1)