Doctoral fellow

Job description

• You will dedicate at least 90% of your time to scientific research as part of the preparation of a doctoral dissertation.
• Develop next-generation evolutionary computational algorithms for biodesign.
• Focus on creating algorithms that generate novel functionality, capacity for improvement, increasing complexity, and knowledge.
• Build a general computational framework applicable to various biodesign challenges.
• Collaborate with the KERMIT research unit at Ghent University and the Biocomputing Lab in Bristol.

Job profile

• You have a Master's degree in (bio-)engineering, bioinformatics, computer science, physics, biology or equivalent. Students graduating in June are also welcome to apply.
• You have experience with scientific computing (Python, R, Julia, ...) and ideally also have an interest in biology and evolution.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• You have a drive to learn, a growth mindset and are open to interdisciplinary collaboration.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• Your contract will start on June 1st, 2025 at the earliest.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. Click here for more information about our salary scales
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

How to apply

Send your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to michiel.stock@ugent.be.

We do not accept late applications.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Michiel Stock (michiel.stock@ugent.be)

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.