Geert Poels

The UGent Business Informatics research group at Ghent University, Belgium, is offering a fully funded four-year PhD Fellowship. The position is open in areas related to the research lines of Professors Seppe vanden Broucke (deep learning, graph learning, geospatial analytics, process mining), Frederik Gailly (ontologies, knowledge graphs, process modelling, process support), and Geert Poels (business architecture, business ecosystem modelling, system-of-systems governance, capability-based management). The research group focuses on Business Architecture, Analytics, and Process Management, with application fields including SMEs, manufacturing industry, public sector, healthcare, and business-IT consultancy. The successful candidate will conduct scientific research in Business Informatics to obtain a doctoral degree, participate in the mandatory doctoral training programme, and support teaching activities (up to 4 hours/week). The research vision encompasses enterprise modelling, engineering, architecture, business process management (organizational and technical perspectives), and business analytics. The group values interdisciplinary approaches and the translation of research results into industry solutions. Applicants must hold a Master's degree (preferably in Business Informatics, Business Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems) and demonstrate strong academic results. Excellent English proficiency and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are required. Candidates should clearly indicate their research interests and how they align with the research lines of the listed professors in their motivation letter. The fellowship is fully funded, with an initial 12-month contract extendable up to 48 months upon positive evaluation. The fellowship amount is based on the net salary of an AAP member, determined by family status and seniority, and is tax-free. Additional benefits include training opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave, bridge days, bicycle allowance, and eco vouchers. To apply, send your CV, diploma copy (if available), and a motivation letter (max. 2 pages) to [email protected] by May 31, 2026. For more information, visit the official vacancy page or the research group website.

Ghent University is offering a temporary full-time academic assistant position in the Department of Business Informatics and Operations Management within the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. The post is based in Ghent, Belgium, and includes a strong research component: at least 50% of the appointment will be devoted to academic research in preparation for a doctoral dissertation. The successful candidate will also support teaching activities in Business Informatics and contribute to internal and external departmental services. The research environment is closely aligned with business informatics and related areas such as business process management, ontologies and semantic techniques, enterprise architecture and modelling, analysis and design of business models and business ecosystems, data analytics for business applications, and artificial intelligence for business applications. Applicants should hold a relevant Master's degree in Business Engineering, Business Informatics, Business Economics with an IT/MIS/business informatics specialisation, Computer Science, or Software Engineering. The degree must be completed by the start of the appointment. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) is required or proof of application must be provided. Experience in teaching, additional training, or conference participation is considered an advantage, and strong teaching and communication skills are expected. The appointment is for two years and may be renewed twice for two additional years subject to positive evaluation, within the maximum Flemish Community appointment rules. The earliest start date is 1 November 2026. Salary is according to scale AAP3, and staff benefit from university training opportunities, paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, and other fringe benefits. Applications must be submitted online via the e-recruitment system by 29 September 2026 at 23:59 Brussels time. The application package should include a merged PDF containing the CV and overview of study results, a cover letter, and a diploma transcript if available. Additional documents may be required depending on diploma origin and language. Contact for the vacancy is Prof. Geert Poels at [email protected].