→ Apply before 30/06/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
→ Department: FW03 - Bioanalyse
→ Occupancy rate:100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 2 jaar
→ 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
The Flemish Cognitive Compass is an inter-university research program aimed at investigating the predictive value of a blood biomarker test for the development of mild cognitive impairment and dementia over an initial 4-year period, with a final target duration of 10 years of follow-up. The Flemish Cognitive Compass is a collaboration between Ghent University (UGent), KU Leuven, and VIB vzw, and is funded by the Flemish Government. The employee for this position will be appointed within the Bioanalysis Department of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The Flemish Cognitive Compass conducts population-based research among a large group of volunteers (n = 5,000) that is representative of the Flemish population aged 45 and older. To this end, it builds upon the GLORIA study (Ghent Health Monitor, https://www.gezondheidsmonitor.gent/). The Flemish Cognitive Compass is responsible for the longitudinal monitoring of the cognitive and functional status of this cohort, using internationally validated instruments, including both in-person neuropsychological tests and innovative digital measurement tools.
To collect research data and support analyses, the Flemish Cognitive Compass is seeking a meticulous staff member with knowledge of the methodology and design of clinical studies and/or GCP certificate. You will support the operations of the GLORIA Health Monitor cohort, including contacting and informing (potential) participants, guiding and administering and conducting (cognitive) tests, and entering and verifying research data in RedCap®.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a degree of Master in Medicine in Medicine, Master of Science in Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Care, Drug Development or equivalent degree. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
- You are interested in population-based research, clinical trials, epidemiology, biostatistics, and scientific and/or project-based research and services.
- You have strong interest and/or experience in statistical data processing and have a thorough knowledge of RedCap® en R®.
- Publications or a master's thesis on population-based research are recommended.
- You demonstrate clinical and analytical ability to transform clinical problems into statistical syntax. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and affinity with current evolutions in healthcare (both in the Belgian context and internationally) is important.
- You are able to translate scientific research into the professional practice of healthcare providers (both locally and internationally) and into the training of future healthcare providers.
- You have a friendly and professional attitude and an independent, problem-solving, organized and result-oriented attitude;
- You possess the required social and communication skills, flexibility and critical spirit to function in a multidisciplinary and international academic environment.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 2 years.
- Your contract will start on 1/09/2026 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, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click 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 or incomplete 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.
- In the field “other documents”: an overview of your study results mentioning knowledge of method and design of clinical studies and/or GCP certificate.
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. Prof. Lies Lahousse ([email protected], +32 9/264 81 14) or Prof. Marthe De Boevre ([email protected], +32 9/264 80 85). 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].
