→ Apply until 30/06/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
→ Department GE37 - Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
→ AAP temporary appointment - 80%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202606/GE37/DA/016
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, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.
YOUR TASKS
- You will devote at least 70% of your appointment to scientific research in the field of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, more specifically with a focus on 24‑hour behavior (physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep) in populations with chronic internal conditions.
- You will contribute to teaching activities at the bachelor’s and master’s level.
- You will supervise master’s students in the context of their master’s thesis and internship.
- You will supervise doctoral students.
- Writing project proposals to attract external funding is an integral part of your responsibilities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in Health Sciences (subfields: Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Movement and Sports Sciences).
- You must meet the diploma requirements by the date of appointment. For diplomas obtained outside the European Union, an equivalency certificate from NARIC must be provided.
- Your research has focused on the area of 24-hour behavior in chronic internal disorders.
- Experience with compositional data analysis and time reallocations is an asset.
- Experience with the development and evaluation of interventions is an asset.
- You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctoral work.
- You have a strong interest in supervising students in academic and/or advanced academic programs.
- You have relevant scientific publications in widely disseminated international and national peer‑reviewed journals.
- You have additional professional activities that contribute directly or indirectly to scientific research, including research experience and clinical experience in the specified domain.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a temporary appointment of 3 years. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term.
- Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to three years, you can apply.
- The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term Your appointment will start on 1 October 2026 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. 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 paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits.
- Your appointment can possibly temporarily be extended on external funding.
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 sent through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (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
- In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en. For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required
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
The selection interviews will take place on Tuesday August 25.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Marieke De Craemer ([email protected]).
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected].
