Post-doctoral assistant

• Apply until 10/03/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
• Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
• Department PP02 - Experimental psychology
• AAP temporary appointment - 100%
• Number of openings: 1
• Reference number: 202602/PP02/DA/113

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 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 70% of your appointment will be dedicated to academic research in cognitive (neuro)science, using neuroscientific methods (preferably non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as TMS and tES). While expertise in brain stimulation is preferred, we also welcome candidates with strong experience in other scientific methods (e.g., EEG, fMRI, modelling) and encourage them to apply.
• You will contribute to teaching activities at the Master's level.
• You will supervise Master's students in their coursework, internships, and Master's theses.
• You will contribute to ad hoc departmental service and administrative duties.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field. All degree requirements must be fulfilled by the start of your appointment.
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
• You have extensive experience with brain stimulation methods (TMS and tES). Experts users of other methods (e.g., EEG, fMRI, modelling) will also be considered.
• You have a solid knowledge of common statistical methods used in experimental psychology and you have programming skills (e.g., Matlas, Python).
• You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• You are highly proficient in English.
• You have strong time-management and organizational skills and are able to coordinate support activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
• You are a team player and are comfortable taking on a supportive role within collaborative research projects.
• You have a record of relevant scientific publications in international peer-reviewed academic journals with broad dissemination.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment for a period of 1.5 years. The appointment cannot be renewed
• Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to 3 years, you can apply. The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term
• Your appointment will start on 1 April 2026 at the earliest
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. 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 relevant scientific publications (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 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. Wim Fias ).

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