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Herman Favoreel

6 months ago

PhD Assistant in Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health (Porcine Immunology) Ghent University in Belgium

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Immunology

Funding

Available

Deadline

Expired

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Belgium

University

Ghent University

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Keywords

Immunology
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Pathology
Biology
Veterinary Science
Medical Science
Clinical Diagnosis
Salud Pública
Cell Culture Techniques
Teaching And Learning
Biomedicine
bio engineering

About this position

Ghent University, a leading institution in Belgium, is offering a PhD assistant position within the Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The role is centered on academic research into the porcine innate immune response, with a particular focus on gamma delta T cells, in preparation for a doctoral dissertation. The successful candidate will also contribute to teaching activities, including courses such as Immunology, Immunopathology, and Cell Biological and Molecular Techniques for Biomedical Research, and will guide Master theses at the Laboratory of Immunology.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with the diagnosis of immunopathological diseases and providing scientific advice to third parties, supporting both internal and external departmental services. The position is a temporary appointment (AAP) at 100% and offers a two-year contract, which may be renewed twice for two years each, contingent on positive evaluations. The maximum appointment term is six years, in accordance with the Codex of Higher Education. Remuneration is based on salary scale AAP3, and Ghent University provides a comprehensive benefits package, including training opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, and ecocheques.

Applicants must hold a Master in Veterinary Medicine (preferably), Master in Bio-engineering, or an equivalent degree. The degree requirement must be fulfilled at the start of the appointment. Candidates with diplomas from outside the European Union must submit a certificate of equivalence (NARIC). Excellent teaching and communication skills are essential, and a very good knowledge of Dutch is required to assist Bachelor students during practical courses. Interest in academic and/or project-based research and services is expected.

The appointment will start on August 1st, 2026, at the earliest. Applications must be submitted online via the Ghent University e-recruitment system before the deadline of June 9, 2026. Required documents include a CV and study results (merged PDF), cover letter (PDF), transcript of the required degree, and certificate of equivalence (if applicable). For more information about the vacancy, contact Prof. Herman Favoreel at [email protected]. Ghent University encourages applications from all backgrounds as part of its equal opportunities and diversity policy.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master in Veterinary Medicine (preferably), Master in Bio-engineering, or an equivalent degree. Degree requirement must be fulfilled at the start of appointment. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. Excellent teaching and communication skills are required. Very good knowledge of Dutch is mandatory to assist Bachelor students during practical courses. Interest in academic and/or project-based research and services is expected.

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Research Interests

Virology

Immunology

Host-pathogen Interaction

Molecular Biology

Innate Immunity