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Research & Teaching Assistant (PhD candidate) – Ghent University Global Campus, Korea
 
Ghent University Global Campus
Ghent University Global Campus (GUGC) is an integrated campus of Ghent University, Belgium, and the first European university to be part of the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) in Incheon, South Korea. Ghent University Global Campus currently offers Bachelor of Science programs in Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology. Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the world (ARWU ranking), and in the top 100 for the subjects Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences (QS ranking). Ghent University Global Campus is an equal opportunities employer.
 
Please visit the Ghent University Global Campus homepages to learn more about our organization: http://www.ugent.be/globalcampus/en.
 
Job Summary

Full-Time Research & Teaching Assistant, PhD Candidate – Ghent University Global Campus Department: Centre for Environmental and Energy Research Degree: Master in Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering Contract:  1 year fixed-term contract, renewable upon evaluation (Max. 4 years) Occupancy rate: 100% Vacancy Type: Research & Teaching Assistant (AAP) Last application date: 30 April 2022 (Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate) Starting date: 1 Aug 2022 (negotiable) Scientific Supervisor: Prof. dr. ir. Di Wu (Di Wu’s group (http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4293-5034) is hiring 1~2 TA/PhD who has strong Environmental Organic Chemistry and/or Membrane Research background, for pursuing two themes of research works – Th1, Water-Energy Synergy for desalination or potable water reuse (e.g. ceramic membrane, solar desalination, micropollutants transformation); Th2, Green chemistry for waste(water) valorization (e.g. algae research, electrochemical synthesis, advanced anaerobic biotechnology and downstream extraction of chemicals). The candidate will conduct research under the BOF research fund for advancing saline waste/ water technology...(see: https://research.ugent.be/web/person/di-wu-0/projects/en), and synergetically collaborate with a large-scale cross institutional collaboration research team, among UGent-TUDelft-HKUST (see: https://wwrf.hkust.edu.hk/).

 
 
 
Job Position
Ghent University Global Campus, South Korea, has a vacancy for a Research & Teaching Assistant, PhD Candidate in the Center of Environmental and Energy Research (CEER) at Ghent University Global Campus, starting from 1 Aug 2022 (open to negotiation). The request(s) and standard(s) for the PhD in GUGC is equivalent to Ghent University home campus. It concerns a 1-year full-time position for a renewable period of maximum of 4 years.
 
The candidate will mainly work at the Center of Environmental and Energy Research (CEER) of the Ghent University Global Campus in Korea. However, s/he will also work with a co-supervisor at the home campus CAPTURE (https://capture-resources.be/) in Ghent, Belgium.
 

Job Qualification (Profile of the Candidate)

19. Hold, or expect to hold, by 30 April 2022 (negotiable), an Master degree in one of the following disciplines: Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
19. Have solid and relevant lab experimental experiences in the aforementioned research area; have publication(s) in environmental science and technologies is a plus.
19. Have an excellent command of English (e.g. a minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 IELTS test), and good academic writing and presentation skills.
19. At least 3 years working experience for obtaining an entry visa to South Korea (not required for Master student with Korean nationals or the candidate obtained Master in South Korea)
19. Team spirit and inquisitive, self-motive attitude as well as independent learning/research ability are essential; can take leadership among team members.

 
Job Description

19. To conduct research in the area of Environmental Organic Chemistry or Membrane research, for examples i) Electrochemical sysnthesis (CO₂ conversion), ii) Conversting algae/biomass to valuable chemicals, iii) Micropollutants removal and iv) desalination and/or potable water reuse.
19. The detailed PhD training plan will be explored upon the background and interests of the individual candidate;
19. To finalize the doctoral thesis within the given period with good publications;
19. To assist his/her supervisors with tasks in ongoing and future R&D projects;
19. Assist her/his supervisor(s) in teaching undergraduate courses (Organic chemistry and/or Green Chemistry) and training bachelor student internship and Master students at Ghent University Global Campus, South Korea. The workload of teaching will be about 30%.

 
Selection Criteria

5. Scientific background and knowledge
5. Educational experiences

 
Application Documents

5. Motivation letter (1-page)
5. Full resume (CV), including at least 2 references’ contact
5. Copy of the certificates and transcripts for eduction  
5. Transcripts (overview of study results and ranking)
6. Others (subjected to the supervisor’s requirement in the later stage)

 
The documents shall be merged into a single PDF file (<10MB) and sent to di.wu@ghent.ac.kr (Subject line: Full-time PhD Position in the CEER).
Please kindly noted only the selected candidate(s) will be contacted for the next step.
 

Application Process and Interview

19. Interviews (in-person or online) will take place in stages from the first available time.
19. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate.

We reserve the right to hold applications on file for potential future job openings.
For submission of your file and any inquiries, please contact us via e-mail: gugc_hr@ghent.ac.kr
 
Selection Process

19. CV Screening -> Interview(s) (including oral evaluation and written evaluation) -> Internal committee -> Approval -> Acceptance Notice to the candidate selected. 

 
Compensation & Benefits for the candidate selected

1. Basic Term of the Contract
    - 1 year-contract term (renewable upon committee’s evaluation, Max. 4 years)

2. Salary-starts from Annual Base Salary of 27,375,000 KRW (Monthly Salary of 2,281,250 KRW, Gross)
    - Bonuses-Additional two bonuses in June (92% of monthly salary) and December (100% monthly salary)

3. Housing unit or Housing Allowance
    - A single unit of Dormitory operated by Incheon Global Campus (IGC) is provided for foreigners.
      If the selected candidate is a permanent resident holder or has a Korean nationality, the housing unit shall not be provided by IGC, but the Housing Allowance of 725,000 KRW monthly.

4. Two round-tickets to Hometown (For foreigners only)
    - The selected candidate with foreign nationality, shall have two round-tickets to Home town per year

5. Private Health Insurances
    - Marsh private health insurance provided, including basic medical reimbursements

6. Extensive annual paid leave and holidays
    - The selected candidate shall have 35 days paid annual leave per year.
    - Additional holiday from Christmas (Dec 25) to New Year (Jan 1). "End"