Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Sciences

Ghent University

Overview

• Department: TW06 – Department of Electronics and Information Systems, Ghent University
• Regime: Full-time (100%)
• Degree required: Master’s in (Bio)Engineering or Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Sciences
• Vacancy type: Research staff
• Application deadline: 1 May 2026, 23:59
• Contract period: Initial 12 months, renewable up to 48 months
• Planned start date: Earliest 1 June 2026, latest 1 September 2026

About Ghent University

Ghent University is a leading research and education institution with 11 faculties, 85+ departments, and over 15,000 staff. It is internationally recognized for excellence in interdisciplinary research and offers excellent career development opportunities.

Position Description

The PhD candidate will join an interdisciplinary team combining:

• CMST (Centre for Microsystems Technology) – Department of Electronics and Information Systems, imec-associated
• Electrochemistry and Surface Analysis (ESA) – Department of Chemistry

The project aims to develop emerging nanodevices as biosensors for liquid biopsy detection of multiple biomarkers associated with radiation-induced inflammation during prostate cancer treatment.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute and lead biosensing experiments.
• Develop and validate electrochemical sensors for inflammatory biomarkers.
• Design standardized biosensing protocols and frameworks.
• Analyze and report results in written reports and oral presentations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues and integrate sensing technologies across CMST and ESA.
• Contribute to national funding proposals.

Profile

• Master’s degree (or expected by June/July 2026) in (Bio)Engineering, Chemical, Biochemical, Biomedical Sciences.
• Practical experience with electrochemistry, sample preparation, and electrochemical measurement setups.
• Motivated, proactive, structured, and independent researcher with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Coding skills (Matlab) and experience in scientific writing are a plus.

What We Offer

• Full-time doctoral position with an initial 12-month contract, renewable up to 48 months after positive evaluation.
• Fellowship equivalent to 100% net salary of an AAP member, tax-free.
• Work in a state-of-the-art cleanroom at Ghent University.
• Extensive training, technical support, and mentoring from highly qualified CMST/ESA staff.
• Opportunities to attend national and international conferences and expand professional network.
• Benefits: 36 days of holiday, bridge days, eco vouchers, bicycle allowance, and more.
• Supportive and collaborative research environment.

How to Apply

Send the following documents (PDF) via email to ioulia.tzouvadaki@ugent.be and mieke.adriaens@ugent.be:

1. Motivation letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Copies of higher-education degrees and grade transcripts
4. English proficiency certificate
5. Contact info of two referees

Subject line: “PhD position: FWO”

Applications are due 1 May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact for more info:
Prof. Ioulia Tzouvadaki & Prof. Mieke Adriaens
ioulia.tzouvadaki@ugent.be | mieke.adriaens@ugent.be

About CMST & ESA

• CMST: imec-associated, interdisciplinary research in smart microsystems for health applications, wearables, structural electronics, and optical microsystems. Includes a cleanroom team, business developer, and innovation officer for patents and spin-offs.
• ESA: Focus on biochemical sensors for medical diagnostics, e.g., cervical cancer self-testing devices.