Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Belgium Application Deadline 29 Jul 2025 - 21:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.
YOUR TASKS
* At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation on calf health conducted in the ‘calf health research group’
* You will assist in the teaching activities in the clinic for ruminants, with focus on internal medicine
* You will assist in the internal and external services of the department
* You participate in the night and weekend duties of the ruminant clinic through a rotating schedule
* You develop basic skills in all disciplines of the ruminant clinic, and specialist skills within internal medicine of ruminants
* The species involved are cattle, sheep, goats, and New World camelids
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
* You hold a degree of Master in Veterinary Medicine/Science. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment
* For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
* You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services
* Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended
* You have excellent teaching and communication skills
* Experience with ruminants in a clinical setting is considered an asset
* Specialization in ruminant medicine, at national and preferably EBVS level, is considered an asset
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
* We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education
* Your appointment will start on 1 October 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 paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent 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
* In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en. For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required
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. Bart Pardon (Bart.Pardon@UGent.be, +32 09/2647588).
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read theFAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36
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