Apply before 08/09/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
- Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
- Department: EA08 - Elektromechanica, Systeem- en Metaalengineering
- Occupancy rate:100%
- Number of positions: 1
- Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
- Term of assignment: 2 jaar
- Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
- Required diploma:Master
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
contribute to the recently awarded projects funded by the Energy Transition Fund (ETF), in particular to the research tasks assigned to UGent in the FUSION project
help coordinate with other members of the research team the recently awarded ETF projects on the use of small modular reactors in industrial clusters
contribute to the drafting of additional research proposals linked to the deployment of nuclear technologies for various applications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You hold a Master’s degree in a field related to Nuclear Engineering.
Diploma requirements must be met by the date of appointment.
You have proven experience in programming and simulation tools.
Additional experience with nuclear research and development is an asset.
Experience in project management in national or international context is an asset.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We offer you a contract of definite duration of 24 months.
Your contract will start on 01/10/2026.
Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4. 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.
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Riccardo Rossa ([email protected]). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected].
