Post-doc to support degree accreditation and research in nutrition

☞ Universiteit Gent

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Jour de mise à jour: 16-11-2025

Localisation: Ghent East Flanders

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  • Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
  • Department: BW23 - Levensmiddelentechnologie, Voedselveiligheid en Gezondheid
  • Occupancy rate:30%
  • Number of positions: 1
  • Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
  • Term of assignment: 2 years
  • Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
  • Required diploma:PhD

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 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.

The UGent MSc Nutrition and Food Systems programme underwent a programme reform in 2023 and 2024. To support the next phase of the programme’s development, we are looking for a part-time (30% FTE) staff member to assist the study programme committee.

YOUR TASKS

We are looking for an experienced researcher to

  • Lead the development and preparation of the application for a degree accreditation at the Association for Nutrition (10% FTE)
  • Support the programme in the development of integrated learning modules on food systems assessment i.e. urban food labs (10% FTE)
  • Provide scientific support in ongoing research on agro-food marketing and consumer behaviour (10% FTE)

What we are looking for

  • You hold a thesis-based doctorate in the field of nutrition, health promotion, agricultural economics, consumer science or related discipline
  • Experience in doing research in humans, with considerations of ethical and legal regulations
  • Familiarity with quality assurance processes in education
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills

Is recommended
  • Experience in research on human nutrition, agro-food marketing and consumer behaviour
  • Experience in accreditation processes in higher education and/or curriculum development
  • Experience in conducting, analysing and disseminating qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Experience with teaching and interaction with students in an academic / higher education 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 September 1st.
  • Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or 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 Prof. Carl Lachat (carl.lachat@UGent.be, +32(0)9/2649377). 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
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Date limite: 31-12-2025

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