Adresse → Apply before 07/02/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
→ Department: GE39 - Volksgezondheid en Eerstelijnszorg
→ Occupancy rate: 20%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 3 months
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral decree)
→ Required diploma: Master or PhD
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
The applicant provides support to the occupational medicine research group with the analysis of collected data in the project 'Return to work oftransgender and gender diverse people'. The general aim is to investigate return to work experiences of trans and gender diverse people during socio-medical transition and support by healthcare professionals and corporate stakeholders. The scientific staff member plays an important role in the maintenance of the database, analysis of quantitative, qualitative data and mixed methods integration, writing of scientific articles, conceptualization of an ‘support’ tool and maintenance of the website (blogs, content) and networking.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a Master’s degree in (occupational) medicine.
Necessary:
- The diploma requirements must be met on the date of appointment.
- You are willing to commit for 3 months to the scientific implementation of the project and analysis and the graphic/journalistic/social media support.
- You have experience in well-being at work, return to work and (gender) inclusion/diversity at work.
- You can conduct (independent) scientific research with attention to methodological principles of mixed-methods research and qualitative research.
- You are skilled in software programs for qualitative research analyzes such as Nvivo.
- You can work independently and in a team.
- You have good communication skills, are accurate and flexible.
- You are proficient at scientific writing and presenting in Dutch, English and French.
Recommended:
- You have a broad interest in psychosocial well-being and health literacy.
- You are familiar with preparing graphic designs for social media and other advertising resources and with writing (online) content and promotional material.
- You are open-minded and eager to learn in the areas described above.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 1/04/2024-30/06/2024.
- Your contract will start on 1/04/2024 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). 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 (in Dutch).
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (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 “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, …
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. Lutgart Braeckman (lutgart.braeckman@UGent.be, +32(0)9/332 36 91). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).
