Research assistant (PhD student) in food Science
Department: KR01 - Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology
Contract: Limited duration Occupancy rate: 100%
Vacancy Type: Research staff
Last application date: November 30, 2022
Departments:
• KR01 – Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology, Ghent University Global Campus, Korea
• LA07 – Department of Food safety and food quality, Ghent University, Belgium
Contract: 1 year, followed by 1 year on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation, and followed by 2 years
(again on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation); for a grand total of 4 years.
Degree: Master degree in the field of food science. Occupancy rate: 100%.
Vacancy type: Assistant Academic Personnel (AAP)
Ghent University Global Campus, Korea (GUGC-K) has a vacancy for a position of research assistant (100%). It concerns a temporary full-time position for a maximum period of 4 years.
Profile of the candidate
• You hold a Master of Science degree with strong focus on food chemistry. If you do not hold a Msc from a Korean University, you must have proof of 3 years post- Msc working experience. Those international candidates who are residing in Korea with the following visa types are exempted from the 3-year work experience condition; F-4 (foreign national with Korean ancestral roots), F-6 (spouse visa), F-2 (resident visa/ job seeking visa).
• You have good knowledge of protein science.
• Knowledge of functional foods is an asset.
• Having practical laboratory experience in chemical food analysis is essential
• Having practical laboratory experience in cell culturing is a great asset
• You are highly motivated to conduct scientific research in preparation of obtaining a PhD degree in the area of food chemistry;
• You have an independent research and strong self-learning ability; a creative and inquisitive attitude is a must;
• You are willing to help with the final projects of (under)graduate students.
Job description
• You design and perform high-quality scientific research in the field of functional
• You publish your research results in peer-reviewed international journals and actively participate in (inter)national conferences;
Starting date: February, 1, 2023.
GUGC-K is the first campus of Ghent University outside Belgium. This brand new campus is located in Incheon, South-Korea. GUGC-K integrates educational and research facilities in a single building. Ghent University has the ambition to organize a first-rate, truly European education in Asia and to develop excellent research in the fields of Molecular biotechnology, Environmental and Food technology.
The terms of employment at GUGC-K are comparable to those at the campus in Ghent, Belgium. However, free student accommodation and a yearly travel budget are foreseen. GUGC-K is an equal opportunities employer. This position allows promising scientists to carry out research for a period of up to 4 years, under the supervision of Professor Mahta Mirzaei at Ghent University Global Campus, Korea. The student will be co-supervised by a professor of the Ghent University, home campus, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering. PhD degree diploma will be from Ghent University, Belgium.
How to apply Required Documents
• Personal motivation letter
• Full professional/academic resume (CV)
o Your resume needs to document at least 3 years of relevant work experience in case you do not have an MSc degree from a Korean university (visa requirement of the Korean government for non-Korean Ph.D. students)All required documents, which must be merged into a single PDF file, have to be sent in English to Professor Mahta Mirzaei (mahta.Mirzaei@ghent.ac.kr), with subject “Application: Research assistant in food science”. After a first screening, selected candidates will be invited for a video interview.
For any inquiries regarding this vacancy, please send an email to Mahta Mirzaei (Mahta.Mirzaei@ghent.ac.kr).
Department: KR01 - Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology
Contract: Limited duration Occupancy rate: 100%
Vacancy Type: Research staff
Last application date: November 30, 2022
Departments:
• KR01 – Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology, Ghent University Global Campus, Korea
• LA07 – Department of Food safety and food quality, Ghent University, Belgium
Contract: 1 year, followed by 1 year on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation, and followed by 2 years
(again on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation); for a grand total of 4 years.
Degree: Master degree in the field of food science. Occupancy rate: 100%.
Vacancy type: Assistant Academic Personnel (AAP)
Ghent University Global Campus, Korea (GUGC-K) has a vacancy for a position of research assistant (100%). It concerns a temporary full-time position for a maximum period of 4 years.
Profile of the candidate
• You hold a Master of Science degree with strong focus on food chemistry. If you do not hold a Msc from a Korean University, you must have proof of 3 years post- Msc working experience. Those international candidates who are residing in Korea with the following visa types are exempted from the 3-year work experience condition; F-4 (foreign national with Korean ancestral roots), F-6 (spouse visa), F-2 (resident visa/ job seeking visa).
• You have good knowledge of protein science.
• Knowledge of functional foods is an asset.
• Having practical laboratory experience in chemical food analysis is essential
• Having practical laboratory experience in cell culturing is a great asset
• You are highly motivated to conduct scientific research in preparation of obtaining a PhD degree in the area of food chemistry;
• You have an independent research and strong self-learning ability; a creative and inquisitive attitude is a must;
• You are willing to help with the final projects of (under)graduate students.
Job description
• You design and perform high-quality scientific research in the field of functional
• You publish your research results in peer-reviewed international journals and actively participate in (inter)national conferences;
Starting date: February, 1, 2023.
GUGC-K is the first campus of Ghent University outside Belgium. This brand new campus is located in Incheon, South-Korea. GUGC-K integrates educational and research facilities in a single building. Ghent University has the ambition to organize a first-rate, truly European education in Asia and to develop excellent research in the fields of Molecular biotechnology, Environmental and Food technology.
The terms of employment at GUGC-K are comparable to those at the campus in Ghent, Belgium. However, free student accommodation and a yearly travel budget are foreseen. GUGC-K is an equal opportunities employer. This position allows promising scientists to carry out research for a period of up to 4 years, under the supervision of Professor Mahta Mirzaei at Ghent University Global Campus, Korea. The student will be co-supervised by a professor of the Ghent University, home campus, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering. PhD degree diploma will be from Ghent University, Belgium.
How to apply Required Documents
• Personal motivation letter
• Full professional/academic resume (CV)
o Your resume needs to document at least 3 years of relevant work experience in case you do not have an MSc degree from a Korean university (visa requirement of the Korean government for non-Korean Ph.D. students)All required documents, which must be merged into a single PDF file, have to be sent in English to Professor Mahta Mirzaei (mahta.Mirzaei@ghent.ac.kr), with subject “Application: Research assistant in food science”. After a first screening, selected candidates will be invited for a video interview.
For any inquiries regarding this vacancy, please send an email to Mahta Mirzaei (Mahta.Mirzaei@ghent.ac.kr).
