Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Sciences

Ghent University

Overview

  • Department: TW06 – Department of Electronics and Information Systems, Ghent University

  • Regime: Full-time (100%)

  • Degree required: Master’s in (Bio)Engineering or Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Sciences

  • Vacancy type: Research staff

  • Application deadline: 1 May 2026, 23:59

  • Contract period: Initial 12 months, renewable up to 48 months

  • Planned start date: Earliest 1 June 2026, latest 1 September 2026

About Ghent University

Ghent University is a leading research and education institution with 11 faculties, 85+ departments, and over 15,000 staff. It is internationally recognized for excellence in interdisciplinary research and offers excellent career development opportunities.

Position Description

The PhD candidate will join an interdisciplinary team combining:

  • CMST (Centre for Microsystems Technology) – Department of Electronics and Information Systems, imec-associated

  • Electrochemistry and Surface Analysis (ESA) – Department of Chemistry

The project aims to develop emerging nanodevices as biosensors for liquid biopsy detection of multiple biomarkers associated with radiation-induced inflammation during prostate cancer treatment.

Key responsibilities:

  • Execute and lead biosensing experiments.

  • Develop and validate electrochemical sensors for inflammatory biomarkers.

  • Design standardized biosensing protocols and frameworks.

  • Analyze and report results in written reports and oral presentations.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues and integrate sensing technologies across CMST and ESA.

  • Contribute to national funding proposals.

Profile

  • Master’s degree (or expected by June/July 2026) in (Bio)Engineering, Chemical, Biochemical, Biomedical Sciences.

  • Practical experience with electrochemistry, sample preparation, and electrochemical measurement setups.

  • Motivated, proactive, structured, and independent researcher with a collaborative mindset.

  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

  • Coding skills (Matlab) and experience in scientific writing are a plus.

What We Offer

  • Full-time doctoral position with an initial 12-month contract, renewable up to 48 months after positive evaluation.

  • Fellowship equivalent to 100% net salary of an AAP member, tax-free.

  • Work in a state-of-the-art cleanroom at Ghent University.

  • Extensive training, technical support, and mentoring from highly qualified CMST/ESA staff.

  • Opportunities to attend national and international conferences and expand professional network.

  • Benefits: 36 days of holiday, bridge days, eco vouchers, bicycle allowance, and more.

  • Supportive and collaborative research environment.

How to Apply

Send the following documents (PDF) via email to ioulia.tzouvadaki@ugent.be and mieke.adriaens@ugent.be:

  1. Motivation letter

  2. Curriculum vitae

  3. Copies of higher-education degrees and grade transcripts

  4. English proficiency certificate

  5. Contact info of two referees

Subject line: “PhD position: FWO”

Applications are due 1 May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact for more info:
Prof. Ioulia Tzouvadaki & Prof. Mieke Adriaens
ioulia.tzouvadaki@ugent.be | mieke.adriaens@ugent.be

About CMST & ESA

  • CMST: imec-associated, interdisciplinary research in smart microsystems for health applications, wearables, structural electronics, and optical microsystems. Includes a cleanroom team, business developer, and innovation officer for patents and spin-offs.

  • ESA: Focus on biochemical sensors for medical diagnostics, e.g., cervical cancer self-testing devices.

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