Ghent University Postdoc in Cellular Models – Nutrition PhDs Apply

This Ghent University Postdoc opening is for a Postdoc researcher in Cellular Models in Ghent, Belgium. Candidates with a PhD are encouraged to apply before 17 November 2026.

Ghent University Postdoc: Job Details

Company: Ghent University

Position: Postdoc researcher cellular models (Job ID: 30497)

Location: Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Department BW23 – Food Technology, Food Safety and Health, Ghent, Belgium

Occupancy Rate: 80%

Number of Positions: 1

Type of Employment: Contract of limited duration

Term of Assignment: 4 months

Wage Scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)

Required Diploma: PhD

Contract Start Date: 1 December 2026 at the earliest

Job Description

Your tasks: 100% of your assignment will be spent on academic research. You will design and draft research projects in the domain of biochemical and molecular nutrition, with a link to nutritional epidemiology and data analysis, in close collaboration with the coordinator of the cell laboratories in BW23, who provides technical support with in-house expertise. This Ghent University Postdoc role combines cellular-model research with nutritional epidemiology and data analysis.

Eligibility Criteria

  • You hold a doctoral degree. 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 have expertise in cellular and molecular work in the domain of biochemical and molecular nutrition and/or pharmaceutical sciences.
  • You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctoral research.
  • You have relevant academic publications in international and national academic journals that have a wide readership and that rely on experts to review submitted manuscripts.
  • You can act pro-actively.
  • You have a good knowledge of the Dutch language.
  • Recommended: experience with experimental lab research; having participated in trainings, conferences.

Salary

A contract of definite duration for 4 months at 80% employment. Remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). Staff benefits include 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.

How to Apply

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline. Late applications and applications not submitted through the online system are not accepted. Your application must include: CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one PDF) in the field ‘CV’; your application letter in PDF in the field ‘Cover letter’; a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession) in the field ‘Diploma’ (add a translation into Dutch, French, German or English if the diploma is in another language); and in “other documents” a reference letter, an overview of your study results, etc. Maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

Additional Information

For more information about this vacancy, contact Prof. John Van Camp ([email protected]). Do NOT send your application by email; apply online. Questions about the online application process: FAQ or [email protected].

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This Ghent University Postdoc position must be applied for before 17 November 2026.