Last application date Oct 31, 2024 00:00
Department GE38 - Department of Human Structure and Repair
Contract Limited duration
Degree Master in Medicine
Occupancy rate 100%
Vacancy type Research staff
Job description
For the research group of Bone and soft tissue tumors (Faculty of medicine, department Human Structure and Repair) we are looking for a m/f/x
Doctoral fellow
YOUR JOB
- You conduct doctoral research based on real-life data in the field of the rare bone and soft tissue tumours, with deepening in specific subject matter of medical imaging, medical oncology, radiotherapy, pathology, and oncologic orthopedic surgery
- In the initial phase (year 1) you complete our existing database using data from patient files and you conduct a first data-analysis
- Under the supervision of experienced promotors you formulate research questions in the different specific subject areas
- You apply for a grant after the initial phase
- You publish and communicate about your research
- At the end of the doctoral trajectory you obtain a doctoral degree
Job profile
- You hold a Master’s degree in medicine
- You master the Dutch language well
- You are eager to learn, driven and you have excellent analytical skills
- You prefer open communication and you love collaboration
- You can work independently and systematically
- You are interested in ICT, data-input and data-analysis; you are not afraid of working at a computer
- Publications, posters, and public talks are recommended
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
- Your contract will start on November 1, 2024 at the earliest.
- The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by the Department of Personnel and Organization based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. 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).
How to apply
Send your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to Gwen.Sys@ugent.be.
We do not accept late applications.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. prof. Gwen Sys (Gwen.Sys@UGent.be, +32 09/332 66 95), prof. David Creytens (David.Creytens@UGent.be, +32 09/332 36 66) of prof. Koen Verstraete (Koenraad.Verstraete@UGent.be, +32 09/332 29 12).