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.

ISOFYS – Isotope Bioscience Laboratory, Department of Green Chemistry and Technology – and Q-ForestLab – Laboratory of Quantitative Forest Ecosystem Science, Both are research units at the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering of Ghent University, Belgium. ISOFYS is equipped with diverse state-of-the-art stable and radioisotope analytical equipment and carries out highly international oriented research and education on isotope biogeochemistry, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and integrated tropical soil fertility. Q-ForestLab combines a unique set of state-of-the-art methodologies, including remote sensing, terrestrial laser scanning, process-based vegetation modelling and field observations, and carries out highly international oriented research and education on vegetation dynamics, ecosystem structure, and biogeochemical cycles of (tropical) terrestrial ecosystems in response to climate and land-use change. Together, ISOFYS and Q-ForestLab contribute to a process-based understanding of ecosystem functions.

The successful candidate will act as a key link between research teams, local partners, and field operations, ensuring the successful execution and follow-up of scientific projects in challenging environments.

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.

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As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact

Prof. Prof. Dr. Ir. Pascal Boeckx

Isotope Bioscience Laboratory, Ghent University

Coupure Links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Tel.: +32 264 60 00

Email: Pascal.Boeckx@UGent.be

Prof. Dr. Ir. Marijn Bauters

Laboratory of Quantitative Forest Ecosystem Science

Coupure Links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Tel: +32 483 45 29 72

Email: marijn.bauters@ugent.be

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