Dongik Park

Ghent University Global Campus, located in Songdo, South Korea, is seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher for its Biomedical Research Center (RC5). The center is dedicated to advancing knowledge in human brain disorders, including mental disorders and neurodegeneration, with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment. Ghent University is a top-100 institution with a strong international reputation and a diverse academic community. The postdoctoral position is a 1-year full-time contract, renewable up to 6 years based on positive evaluations. The successful candidate will join a vibrant research environment, working under the guidance of Professor Dongik Park. Research activities will focus on neuroscience and systemic biology, including screening natural compounds that regulate cognitive functions using in vitro and in vivo models, and profiling unknown drug binding partners to understand their systemic mechanisms of action. The role also involves supporting undergraduate teaching (up to 30% of appointment), supervising practical sessions, internships, and bachelor projects, as well as contributing to outreach and service activities at the campus. Applicants must hold a PhD in Biomedical science and Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical science, or a related field. Essential qualifications include a strong academic record, practical experience in cell culture, ligand-binding assays, behavioral procedures with laboratory animals (with appropriate credentials), and excellent English communication skills (B2 level proficiency required). Experience in molecular docking and omics technologies (proteomics, metabolomics) is highly valued. Candidates should be comfortable in a multicultural, dynamic environment and possess strong academic writing and presentation skills. Compensation includes an annual base salary of 46,624,160 KRW (monthly 3,885,347 KRW gross), two bonuses (June and December), a single dormitory unit for non-Korean candidates or a housing allowance for Korean nationals, two roundtrip tickets to hometown per year for non-Korean candidates, severance pay after one year, Marsh private health insurance, 35 days of paid annual leave, and additional holidays from Christmas to New Year. To apply, candidates should prepare a motivation letter, CV (with publications and funding applications), contact information for at least two references, copies of BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees, transcripts, a link to their doctoral dissertation, and a research statement outlining proposed research objectives and work plan. All documents must be merged into a single PDF and sent via email to Prof. Dongik Park ([email protected]) with the subject line 'Postdoctoral researcher in Biomedical Research Center'. Applications will be reviewed starting July 1, 2026, and interviews will be conducted in stages until the position is filled. Ghent University Global Campus is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. For further information about the university and research center, visit the provided links. This opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research in a collaborative and international setting.

Ghent University Global Campus is seeking a full-time Research & Teaching Assistant (PhD Candidate) in Neuroscience at its campus in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea. The position is based in the Biomedical Research Center, which focuses on human brain disorders, including mental disorders and neurodegeneration, with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment. The advertised research lines emphasize the mechanisms of action of antidepressants for depression and related psychiatric disorders, as well as systemic and -omics-based approaches to study interactions between the brain and the microbiome. The successful candidate will join a doctoral research environment with two to three supervisors and may spend time at Ghent University’s home campus during the PhD. This is a PhD-level appointment with teaching duties. The role includes designing and executing research projects, running ligand-binding assays, managing animal facility work, performing animal behavior experiments, analyzing drug-protein interactions using computational tools, presenting at conferences, and contributing to practical teaching and supervision of bachelor projects, internships, and master’s theses. Applicants should hold a Master of Science degree in biology, biotechnology, or a related field, and should have strong knowledge of antidepressants, ligand-binding assays, molecular docking, and laboratory animal procedures. Experience in neuroscience and practical biological experiments is an advantage. A credential for laboratory animal experiments from South Korea or Belgium/EU is required, and B2-level English proficiency must be demonstrated unless an exemption applies. Funding is provided through a salaried assistantship. The contract runs for 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 years, up to a maximum of six years subject to positive evaluation. The annual base salary starts at 27,375,000 KRW gross, with additional bonuses in June and December, severance pay after one year, private health insurance, and 35 days of paid annual leave. For non-Korean applicants, free student accommodation and a yearly travel budget are also offered. The application deadline is 2026-09-28. Candidates must submit one merged PDF containing a motivation letter, CV with at least two references, BSc and MSc degree copies, transcripts, a PDF of the Master’s thesis, an English language certificate, and the laboratory animal science credential. Applications should be emailed to Prof. Dongik Park.