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Post-doctoral assistant, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Ghent University in Belgium
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sports Science
Funding
Available
Deadline
Sep 22, 2026
Country
Belgium
University
Ghent University
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Ghent University is recruiting a Post-doctoral assistant in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The appointment is a 50% temporary position for 3 years, with one opening, and is based in Ghent, Belgium.
The role is strongly research-oriented: at least 70% of the assignment will focus on academic research, preferably in the domain of neuro-geriatric rehabilitation. The successful candidate will also contribute to teaching at Bachelor’s or Master’s level, supervise Master’s students in exercises, placements and dissertations, and support doctoral students. A further expectation is independent grant writing for research funding, making this a strong fit for an early-career researcher aiming to build an academic profile in rehabilitation science.
The position calls for candidates with a doctoral degree in Health Science, preferably in Rehabilitation Sciences with a focus on neurology and/or geriatrics. The university expects the degree requirement to be met by the start date. Applicants with diplomas earned outside the European Union must provide a NARIC certificate of equivalence. The post further seeks applicants who have already conducted research in neurorehabilitation or movement analysis, have shown promise as a researcher in their doctorate, and are genuinely interested in coaching students across Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes. Peer-reviewed scientific publications are welcomed, and experience with grant writing is required; interest in postural and movement analysis is an advantage.
The appointment starts 1 October 2026 at the earliest. Salary is determined according to scale AAP5. Ghent University also highlights a range of staff benefits, including training and education opportunities, paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, and ecocheques.
Applications must be submitted online through the e-recruitment system by 22 September 2026 at 23:59 Brussels time. The application file should include a merged PDF containing the CV and overview of relevant scientific publications, a cover letter, and a transcript of the required degree if available. For non-EU diplomas, proof of equivalence or proof that equivalence has been requested must be included. For more information, candidates may contact Prof. Dirk Cambier at [email protected].
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What's required
You must hold a doctoral degree in Health Science, preferably within Rehabilitation Sciences in neurology and/or geriatrics, and the degree requirement must be fulfilled at the start of the appointment. If your diploma was awarded outside the European Union, you must submit a NARIC certificate of equivalence. Applicants should already have conducted research in neurorehabilitation or movement analysis, have shown promise as a researcher in their doctorate, be interested in coaching Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s students, and preferably have relevant peer-reviewed publications. Experience with grant writing is required, and experience in or interest for postural and movement analysis is recommended. Teaching will mostly be in Dutch, with some lessons in English, so multilingual teaching readiness is implied.
How to apply
Apply online through the Ghent University e-recruitment system before the deadline. Upload a merged PDF of your CV and scientific publications, a cover letter, and a transcript of your required degree if available. If applicable, also upload proof or a request for NARIC equivalence for a non-EU diploma.
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