Doctoral Assistant (Postdoctoral Research & Teaching Assistant) Ghent University Global Campus, Korea

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

State University

Ghent University Global Campus

Area

Asia-Pacific

Host Country

south Korea

Deadline

01 Mar 2021

Study level

Doctoral Degree

Opportunity type

Post-doctoral

Specialities

Agricultural Science , Biology , Chemistry

Opportunity funding

Not funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Ghent University Global Campus

Ghent University Global Campus (GUGC) is an integrated campus of Ghent University, Belgium, and the first European university to be part of the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) in Incheon, South Korea. Ghent University Global Campus currently offers Bachelor of Science programs in Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Technology. Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the world (ARWU 66th), and in the Life Sciences subjects taught at GUGC, Ghent University ranks even higher (ARWU 14th in Agricultural sciences).

Job Summary

Full-Time Postdoctoral Researcher– Ghent University Global Campus

Department: Centre for Food Chemistry and Technology

Degree: Doctoral degree in one of the following (or closely related area): Food Science

Contract: 2-year fixed contract term

Occupancy rate: 100%

Vacancy Type: Assistant Academic Personnel (AAP)

Last application date: March 1, 2021 but stays open until filled (Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate)

Starting date: May 1, 2021 (negotiable)

Scientific Supervisor: Prof dr. ing. Sam Van Haute

Job Position

The mission of the Centre for Food Chemistry and Technology at Ghent University Global Campus, South Korea, is to contribute to the research fields of Food Technology, Food Chemistry, and Food Microbiology.

Research topics include: i) microplastics in food, ii) allergens in food, iii) food proteins, iv) insect-based foods, v) non-destructive analysis of foods for detecting food fraud and food authenticity, vi) life cycle analysis of food production processes, vii) antimicrobial strategies for fruit and vegetables, viii) food digestion.

The members of the Centre for Food Chemistry and Technology contribute to theoretical and practical courses at GUGC. The Centre also prepares students (BA/MA/PhD) for their careers in food science, both in academia, R&D, and food production.

The Centre for Food Chemistry and Technology at Ghent University Global Campus, South Korea, has a vacancy for a Full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position, starting from May 1, 2021 (open to negotiation). It concerns a 2-year fixed contract position with a possible extension based on positive evaluation and considering the campus operational circumstances.

The candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Sam Van Haute at the Centre for Food Chemistry and Technology of the Ghent University Global campus in Songdo, Incheon. The candidate must have experience in obtaining Korean Government Funding and a good publication record.

Job Qualification (Profile of the Candidate)

Job Description

The position is part research (70%) and part teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (including practical exercises) (30%). Teaching duties will be in one are more of the following courses (Modern Aspects of Food, Chemical Analytical Methods, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Technology of Non-Animal Products, Introduction to Biochemistry: Biomolecules ). The selected candidate will conduct research projects in the domain of food science, with research interest in food technology, food chemistry or food microbiology, resulting in publishing in high ranking scientific journals. The selected candidate will try to acquire funding in cooperation with the professors of the research centre. The position also gives the opportunity to collaborate with research groups at the Ghent University.

Selection Criteria

Application Documents

The documents must be merged into a single PDF file and sent to sam.vanhaute@ghent.ac.kr (subject line: Doctoral Assistant (Postdoctoral Researcher in Centre for Food Chemistry and Technology).

Application Process and Interview

We reserve the right to hold applications on file for potential future job openings.

Selection Process

Compensation & Benefits for the candidate selected

Salary

-starts from Annual Base Salary of 46,624,160 KRW (Monthly Salary of 3,885,347 KRW, Gross)

Bonuses

-Additional two bonuses in June (92% of monthly salary) and December (100% monthly salary)

Two round-tickets to Hometown (For foreigners only)

-The selected candidate with foreign nationality, shall have two round-tickets to Home town per year (up to 4,000,000 KRW)

Severance

-Severance shall be paid when the contract ends and if the candidate works more than one year.