Doctoral fellow Department of Information Technology

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Last application date Apr 30, 2026 23:59 Department TW05 - Department of Information Technology Degree Master degree in Bioinformatics, Informatics, Physics, Biochemistry, Engineering, Bioscience engineering, or an equivalent degree. Last year students can also apply. Occupancy rate 100% Vacancy type Research staff

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University consistently ranks among the best 100 universities in the world. Located in the heart of Europe, Ghent is a beautiful and welcoming city with plenty of cultural and leisure activities. Although Dutch is the regional language, most people also speak English.

YOUR TASKS

The Marchal lab (IDLab/IMEC Ghent University) has an open PhD position that fits within the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) project iSTRIDE ( inter-Sectoral Training). The PhD will be in the domain of microbial systems genetics with a focus on developing and applying bioinformatics and AI-based techniques to study adaptive interactions within microbial communities that contribute to Indwelling Device-Associated Infections (IDAIs). This includes optimizing state-of-the-art metagenome and metatranscriptome analysis, developing methodologies for association analysis and applying graph-based methods to study microbial interactions at cellular and molecular level. You will closely collaborate with microbial ecologists (KU Leuven) and experts in AI and bioinformatics (UGent).

Being part of t he  Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) project iSTRIDE will not only facilitate in reaching a high level of technical and project-specific excellence, but will also provide you with many opportunities for developing skills that are transferable to a broader landscape of career paths. You will have the opportunity to visit hospital, industry and other academic institutions within the consortium. After completing the program, you will have a thorough understanding of the process from research through innovation to industrial implementation, as well as a strong, career-defining international network.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

o          A strong interest in interdisciplinary research

o          Interest/knowledge of statistics, computer science and/or machine learning

o          Interest in biology or molecular biology, microbial ecology

o          Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R and/or C++ as well as Linux systems.

o          Fluency in spoken and written English

o          Interest in contributing to a MSCA Doctoral Network (benefit from the opportunity to spend a number of months working with project collaborators at partner universities)

·        Restrictions:

o          you should not have been awarded a title of PhD (Applicants who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible).

o          Should not have resided or carried out your main activity in Belgium, for more than 12 months within the last 3 years

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

·        We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.

• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. Click here for 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 holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits . 

• Your contract will start on 01/05/2026 at the earliest.

INTERESTED?

To apply, forward a copy of your CV, your transcripts, a GRE test and a motivation letter and contact information for two references, to the following email address kathleen.marchalugent.be

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