Assistant department of Information Technology

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Assistant department of Information Technology

Job ID: 30465

→ Apply until 17/11/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)

→ Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

→ Department EA05 - Information technology

→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%

→ Number of openings: 1

→ Reference number: 202610/EA05/AS/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

At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation in the discipline Robotics. More specifically you will develop techniques for collaboration between autonomous robots.

You will assist in the teaching activities at the department in courses at bachelor level, in the Engineering Technology programme, in the field of computer science.

You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You hold a master’s degree in one of the following fields of study: Applied Sciences (Engineering), Industrial Sciences and Technology (Engineering Technology), or Sciences, specifically in the field of computer science (informatics), or you hold an equivalent degree or a master’s degree in a field considered relevant or equivalent by the committee. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.

For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.

You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.

Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.

You have excellent teaching and communication skills.

Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language is required. You have to be able to provide academic education in Dutch at Bachelor level.

Knowledge of programming languages C ++, C #, Java and Python, of computer networks, of the operating systems UNIX and Windows Server are plus points.

Scientific research skills (for example international publications) is a plus.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education.

Your appointment will start on 1 January 2027 at the earliest.

Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. 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.

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 study results (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

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Veerle Ongenae () for questions relating to teaching, or Prof. Pieter Simoens () for questions relating to research.

The research will be conducted in the research group IDLab at the Department of Information Technology (INTEC) (https://www.ugent.be/ea/idlab/en).

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