Postdoctoral Opportunity at Ghent University

​Ghent University's Department of Biology is seeking a Post-Doctoral Assistant to join the REWRITE project, focusing on the biodiversity and ecology of microorganisms and microbiomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in microbial ecology within intertidal sediment ecosystems.​

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct academic research on microbial biodiversity and ecology.​

• Assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor's or Master's level, particularly in courses on (microbial) biodiversity, biogeography, and ecology.​

• Supervise Bachelor's and Master's students during exercises, work placements, and dissertations.​

• Mentor doctoral students in related research fields.​

Candidate Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Biology, Marine Sciences, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Bioscience Engineering, or a related field.​

• Proven research experience in microbial ecology.​

• Expertise in analyzing -omics datasets, statistical analysis of ecological data in R, and conducting laboratory or field experiments.​

• A strong record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.​

Position Details:

• Application Deadline: April 15, 2025, 23:59 (Brussels time).​

• Location: Ghent, Belgium.​

• Employment Type: Full-time, temporary appointment.​

This role is integral to the REWRITE project's mission to restore and rewild intertidal sediment ecosystems for climate adaptation, carbon storage, and biodiversity support. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team dedicated to developing nature-based solutions for coastal ecosystem restoration.​

For more information and to apply, please visit the official job posting.

We encourage qualified candidates to apply and join us in making a significant impact on coastal ecosystem restoration.