Assistant – Department of Oral Health Sciences – Ghent, Belgium

  →   Apply until 03/10/2023 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
    →   Department GE36 – Department of Oral Health Sciences
    →   AAP temporary appointment – 50%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202303/GE36/AS/008

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, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

• At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation in the field of digital dentistry. We are looking for candidates with a strong and proven interest in the incorporation of digital tools in dentistry. Subjects like intra-oral scanning, 3D-printing and CAD/CAM are the main focus but interest in artificial intelligence and virtual/augmented reality could also be useful.
• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department. You will be flexibly deployed for the supervision of practicals, internship supervision of students and in the support of Master’s thesis supervision.
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a degree of Master in dentistry, health science, engineering, biomedical science, computer science or a similar degree. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch and English. You’re able to take on teaching activities (e.g. development and supervision of practices) in Dutch.
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
• You are practicing a secondary profession (50%) which contributes to the specified domain.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education.
• Your appointment will start on 1 December 2023 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. 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 paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe 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 sent 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 ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en). For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required.

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. Maarten Glibert (maarten.glibert@UGent.be).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be – tel. 09/264 98 98)