项目介绍

2026年10月4日

项目介绍

KD博士 · 根特大学

Position Description

The doctoral researcher will conduct research within the AQUASAFE project (a European project) on the occurrence, behaviour and control of pesticide residues, metabolites and transformation products in water streams within the vegetable and potato processing industry.

Department LA23 – Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health. Occupancy rate 100%. Vacancy type Research staff.

YOUR TASKS

Identifying and monitoring relevant pesticides, metabolites and transformation products in process water, treated water and water intended for reuse.

Studying their behaviour, degradation, potential accumulation and formation during food processing and water treatment.

Modelling and performing chemical risk assessments and developing risk-based strategies for safe water reuse.

Investigating and evaluating water treatment technologies for the removal of micropollutants.

At the end, the candidate will develop a coherent scientific research programme resulting in international scientific publications and a doctoral dissertation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Agro- and Biotechnology: Food Technology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, or an equivalent Master’s degree in Bioscience Engineering, Engineering, (Bio-)Industrial Sciences or Applied Biosciences, with a focus on food technology, environmental technology, bioprocess technology and/or chemistry.

You have broad knowledge of a range of analytical techniques within a (bio)chemical and microbiological context.

You have knowledge of modelling and experience using R or Python.

You have a good command of Dutch and are also able to communicate fluently in English, French is a plus. Reporting is done in Dutch.

You hold a valid category B driving licence.

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. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax.

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 supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.

INTERESTED?

Send your cv, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to imca.sampers@ugent.be. We do not accept late applications.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact prof. Imca Sampers (imca.sampers@ugent.be, +32(0)56/32 20 10)

Last application date Oct 16, 2026 2359 (Europe/Brussels). Published 2026-10-02.