Full-time Research and Teaching Assistant (Ph.D. student) in Plant Biotechnology Research Center (RC1) of Ghent University Global Campus, Korea
Ghent University Global Campus, Korea (GUGC-K) has a vacancy for a position of PhD student as a Teaching and Research Assistant starting from 5th of January 2026 in the Plant Biotechnology Research Center. It concerns a full-time position in support of the teaching and research activities of the research center, renewable subject to evaluation. Successful candidate will receive a PhD degree from Ghent University in Belgium (WE09, Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics).
Job Summary
Profile of the Candidate
GUGC-K is the first campus of Ghent University outside Belgium. This 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. Upon selection, candidates who require a visa will apply for an E-3 (Researcher) visa in Korea. Student accommodation and one round-trip travel ticket between the home country and GUGC-K will be provided for international employees (E-3 visa holders). International candidates who already hold other visa types in Korea (such as F-2, F-4, or F-6) are also eligible to apply for this position. The initial employment contract is for two (2) years and may be extended upon positive evaluation, allowing promising scientists to continue their research with the ultimate objective of pursuing a Ph.D. Co-supervision is foreseen from the Ghent University home campus.
How To Apply
Required Documents are below.
Application Process and Interview
After the first screening, selected candidates will be invited for a video interview. We reserve the right to hold applications on file for potential future job opening.
Selection Process: CV screening > Interview > Internal committee > Approval by campus committee > Acceptance notice to the selected candidate.
Ghent University Global Campus, Korea (GUGC-K) has a vacancy for a position of PhD student as a Teaching and Research Assistant starting from 5th of January 2026 in the Plant Biotechnology Research Center. It concerns a full-time position in support of the teaching and research activities of the research center, renewable subject to evaluation. Successful candidate will receive a PhD degree from Ghent University in Belgium (WE09, Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics).
Job Summary
- Last application date: 28 November, 2025 (applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate).
- Starting date: 5th January, 2026
- Department:
- WE09 – Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ghent University, Belgium (PhD degree affiliation)
- KR01 – Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology, Molecular Biotechnology, Ghent University Global Campus (Research Assistant)
- Contract: 2 year contract, renewable every two years after evaluation
- Pre-requisite degree: Master of Science in Biology / Biotechnology / Agriculture other relevant similar degree
- Occupancy rate: 100%.
- Vacancy type: Assistant Academic Personnel (AAP) Ghent University Global Campus, Korea (GUGC-K) has a vacancy for a position of research (50%) and Teaching (50%) assistant. It concerns a temporary full-time position for a maximum period of 6 years.
Profile of the Candidate
- You hold a Master of Science degree with strong focus on plant biology / plant molecular biology. 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 a good knowledge on biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
- You have good knowledge and skills regarding plant biology, and you feel comfortable with wet-lab experiments.
- Educational experience and participation on extra-curriculum training (e.g., conference) is recommended.
- You have strong didactic, communicative skills and a large interest in providing and supporting academic education.
- You have an excellent academic track record, an excellent command of English (a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 85 or an IELTS score of 6.5), and good academic writing and presentation skills.
- You are highly motivated to conduct scientific research in preparation of obtaining a PhD degree in the area of plant molecular biology.
- You have an independent research and strong self-learning ability; a creative and inquisitive attitude is a must.
- You are willing to participate in the educational programs in GUGC.
- You design and perform high-quality scientific research in the field of plant molecular biology.
- You publish your research results in peer-reviewed international journals and actively participate in (inter)national conferences.
- You assist a professor at GUGC Plant Biotechnology Research Center to further develop and expand the research projects.
- You assist the Research Center with teaching practical parts of undergraduate courses (General Biology, Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology, and Integrated Practicum 1, including wet-and dry-lab practical exercises).
- You assist with grading, examinations, and other educational duties of the research center.
GUGC-K is the first campus of Ghent University outside Belgium. This 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. Upon selection, candidates who require a visa will apply for an E-3 (Researcher) visa in Korea. Student accommodation and one round-trip travel ticket between the home country and GUGC-K will be provided for international employees (E-3 visa holders). International candidates who already hold other visa types in Korea (such as F-2, F-4, or F-6) are also eligible to apply for this position. The initial employment contract is for two (2) years and may be extended upon positive evaluation, allowing promising scientists to continue their research with the ultimate objective of pursuing a Ph.D. Co-supervision is foreseen from the Ghent University home campus.
How To Apply
Required Documents are below.
- Personal motivation letter
- Full professional/academic resume (CV): Your resume needs to include the contact details of at least 2 references/ 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).
- Transcripts of your study results
- Copy of your BSc and MSc degrees
- A PDF version of your master’s thesis might be requested at a later stage
Application Process and Interview
After the first screening, selected candidates will be invited for a video interview. We reserve the right to hold applications on file for potential future job opening.
Selection Process: CV screening > Interview > Internal committee > Approval by campus committee > Acceptance notice to the selected candidate.
