Researcher (28608)

→  Apply before 16/05/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA17 - Toegepaste Fysica
→  Occupancy rate: 50%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 7 months
→  Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→  Required diploma: 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.

YOUR TASKS

We are looking for a researcher to work in the field of plasma medicine to investigate the effects of atmospheric plasmas on liquids. This project is focused on the investigation of plasma activated liquids (PALs) to treat cancer, employing a range of characterization techniques to study the effect of various operational parameters.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth investigations of plasma-liquid interactions by advanced optical/electrical diagnostics.
• Explore the physicochemical properties of PALs.
• Examination of the long-living and short-living reactive species in PALs.
• Studying the indirect effects of PALs on cancer and healthy cells.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in Physics or a Master’s degree in Plasma Engineering.
• 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 spectrophotometers and colorimetry.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a part-time contract of definite duration: a duration of 7 months and an employment rate of 50%.
• Your contract will start on 1/06/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4. 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, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

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 Prof. Nathalie De Geyter ([email protected], +32(0)9/264 38 37). 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 [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36