Post Doctoral Researcher - Chemie (30241)

→  Apply before 31/08/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Sciences
→  Department: WE06 - Chemie
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 12 months
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma: PhD 

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 

Research & Development

• Develop and optimize laboratory procedures
• Scale up of inorganic and organic synthetic methods to GMP-readiness
• Support the development of new organic coatings
• Analyse and report experimental results

Manufacturing

• Execute manufacturing processes
• Optimize production workflows
• Support process development activities
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges

Analytical development

• Perform quality control testing (TEM, NMR, DLS, MS, ...)
• Perform stability studies of different formulation approaches
• Execute analytical assays
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation
• Prepare and review batch records

Quality

• Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Prepare GMP-ready documentation
• Manage laboratory materials and inventories

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

• Master or PhD degree in Chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent by experience
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and orally
• Experience in laboratory-based research
• Experience in synthetic development of inorganic nanocrystals
• Accurate, organized and detail-oriented
• Hands-on attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
• Bioengineering (Chemistry) or Chemical Engineering is an asset
• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry is an asset
• Professional proficiency in Dutch is an asset

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 01/10/2026 until 31/09/2027
•  Your contract will start on 1/10/2026 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  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 (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.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  … 

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 dr. Loren Deblock ([email protected]). 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].