Postdoctoral researcher (27741)

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→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA05 - Informatietechnologie
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause
→  Term of assignment: 
→  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

As part of the highly prestigious ERC Starting Grant URENIMOD (Ultrasound for Remote Neuroimaging and Modulation), a postdoc position is available at Ghent University from January 2025. The project aims to develop a minimally to non-invasive treatment for focal epilepsy with ultrasound neurorecording, modulation, and deep reinforcement learning closed-loop control. The technology will be developed through detailed computer simulations and preclinical experiments.

• You will be part of a  multidisciplinary team working towards this objective at the WAVES (www.waves.intec.ugent.be) and 4Brain (www.4brain.be) research groups.

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.

• You will co-supervise Ph.D. and master students within the context of the ERC-funded URENIMOD project.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to perform research on the development of the computational framework, on in silico optimization of the envisioned closed-loop ultrasound treatment for epilepsy, and on preclinical experimental validation.

Profile requirements:

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in  biomedical, electrical, physics engineering, or a related field (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma).
• Scientific expertise in neural engineering as evidenced by an excellent publication track record. 
• Experience with supervising master and/or PhD students. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a pleasant work climate within a dynamic team.
• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 5 years.
• Your contract will start on 1/01/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. 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.
• In the field “other documents”: reference letters or contact details of two references.

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. Thomas Tarnaud (Thomas.Tarnaud@UGent.be). 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 selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36