Assistant in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Microbiology
A temporary academic position combining PhD-level research in microbiology with teaching and student supervision in pharmaceutical sciences.
Best for:Best for recent graduates with a master’s in pharmaceutical sciences or drug development who are passionate about microbiology research and teaching, with a strong interest in pursuing a PhD.
Overview
This position at Ghent University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a temporary appointment for a doctoral candidate to conduct research in microbiology while assisting with teaching and supervising master’s students. The role involves preparing a doctoral dissertation, contributing to practical courses in microbiology, pharmaceutical analysis, and chemistry, and supporting departmental services. Ideal candidates should hold a master’s degree in drug development or pharmaceutical care and demonstrate interest in academic research and teaching. The position is part-time (100% appointment) and includes a structured path toward a PhD.
What you'll do
- Conduct at least 50% of the role’s activities on academic research aimed at preparing a doctoral dissertation in microbiology.
- Assist in teaching practical courses in microbiology, pharmaceutical analysis, and chemistry, including active learning formats.
- Support the integrated bachelor’s course curriculum.
- Supervise master’s students working on their theses.
- Assist with internal and external departmental services.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in Drug Development or Pharmaceutical Care (or equivalent). For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency (required for academic work and supervision).
Instruction: Dutch, French, or English (depending on course context).
- Proven academic background in pharmaceutical sciences or drug development.
- Interest and motivation to pursue a PhD in microbiology.
- Excellent teaching and communication skills.
- Basic experience with scientific research in microbiology (preferred but not mandatory).
- Must hold a master’s degree in Drug Development or Pharmaceutical Care at the start of the appointment.
- For non-EU diplomas, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be provided.
- Previous appointments as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at Flemish universities may affect the maximum term of appointment (capped at six years).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-13 (Europe/Brussels)
Apply online through Ghent University’s e-recruitment system before the deadline. Ensure all required documents are submitted as PDF files, including a merged CV and study results, a cover letter, a transcript of the required degree, and a certificate of equivalence (if applicable).
- CV merged with an overview of study results (PDF, max 10 MB)
- Cover letter (PDF, max 10 MB)
- Transcript of the required master’s degree (PDF, max 10 MB)
- Certificate of equivalence (NARIC) for non-EU diplomas (if applicable)
- Translation of foreign diplomas (if not in Dutch, French, German, or English)
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