Post-doctoral researcher in Flexible Query Answering Systems - Telecommunicatie en Informatieverwerking (30142)

→  Apply before 26/07/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA07 - Telecommunicatie en Informatieverwerking
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 16 maanden
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma:PhD

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

The Database, Document and Content Management (DDCM) research group of the Department Telecommunications and Information Processing (EA07) of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Ghent University is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher. Our team conducts both fundamental and applied research on computational intelligence in information management and decision support.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will play a central role in designing, conducting, and publishing cutting-edge research on multi-modal database querying and neuro-symbolic AI.

• You conduct independent and innovative scientific research within the outlined research area.
• You assist in the supervision of PhD students.
• You publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed journals and present results at international conferences.
• You actively contribute to the preparation of research proposals and the acquisition of external research funding.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a PhD in Informatics or Computer Science (or you will obtain this soon). 
• You have a strong publication record relevant to the research area.
• You demonstrate excellent research skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experience with multi-criteria decision support systems is considered an asset.
• You have an excellent command of spoken and written English.
• You are a team player with strong communication skills.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for a period of 16 months.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4.  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. Guy De Tré ([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].