Postdoctoral Researcher

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Biological sciences » Other Engineering » Other Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Final date to receive applications 20 Mar 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

→Apply before 20/03/2026(DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
→Department:

GE33 - Fundamentele en Toegepaste Medische Wetenschappen
→Occupancy rate: 100%
→Number of positions:1
→Type of employment:

Contract of limited duration
→Term of assignment:1 jaar
→Wage scale:

PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→Required diploma:
PhD

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

• We are seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher with strong expertise in multiplex imaging technologies and immunology. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative research projects aimed at unraveling cellular interactions and immune mechanisms in liver disease.
• The following responsibilities (not limited) are expected:
  • Develop, optimize, and apply multiplex imaging techniques (e.g., multiplex immunofluorescence, spatial transcriptomics).
  • Design and execute experimental studies in immunology and hepatology.
  • Analyze and interpret high-dimensional imaging data.
  • Actively prepare and submit postdoctoral fellowship applications.
  • Contribute to scientific publications and grant proposals.
  • Supervise PhD and/or Master’s students.
  • Actively participate in national and international collaborations and congresses.

• You hold a PhD in immunology, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, or a related field.
• You have a strong and competitive academic profile that enables you to successfully apply for national and/or international postdoctoral research fellowships.
• Demonstrated experience with multiplex imaging technologies.
• Strong background in immunology (innate and/or adaptive immunity).
• Experience with tissue analysis and image processing.
• Experience with preclinical animal models.
• Experience with single-cell or spatial omics approaches is an asset.
• Experience in liver disease research is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and a problem-solving mindset.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

We offer:

• A dynamic research environment
• Access to advanced infrastructure for imaging and data analysis
• Opportunities for scientific growth and the development of an independent research line
• We offer you a contract of definite duration of 1 year.
• Your contract will start on1/07/2026at the earliest.
• 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. for a complete overview of all the staff benefits .

Apply
online through the e-recruitment system
before the Final date to receive applications
(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.
• In the field“other documents”:a reference letter, an overview of your study results.

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.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof.

Lindsey Devisscher( , +32(0)9/3325665)

Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

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