Full-time Postdoctoral Researcher – Center for Plant Biotechnology

Ghent University Global Campus
Ghent University Global Campus (GUGC) is an integrated campus of Ghent University, Belgium, and the first European university to be part of the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) in Incheon, South Korea. Ghent University Global Campus currently offers Bachelor of Science programs in Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology. Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the world (ARWU ranking), and in the top 100 for the subjects Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences (QS ranking).Job summary:
Full-Time Postdoctoral Researcher-Ghent University Global Campus
Department: KR01 – Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology
Departments:
·         KR01 – Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Molecular Biotechnology, Ghent University Global Campus, Korea
·         WE09 – Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ghent University, Belgium
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Degree: PhD degree in one of the following disciplines: Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Molecular Biotechnology, Crop science, or a related field.
Occupancy rate: 100%.
Vacancy type: Assistant Academic Personnel (AAP)
Contract: 1 year + 1 year extension (subject to positive evaluation of the previous 1-year term)
Occupancy rate: 100%
Vacancy Type: Assistant Academic Personnel (AAP)
Last application date: March 10, 2025 (Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate)
Starting date: April 1^st, 2025 (negotiable)
Scientific supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dong Hye Seo

Profile of the candidate
We are recruiting a highly qualified and motivated candidate to join our team as a post-doctoral research scientist in plant biotechnology. The ideal candidate will have a PhD degree in Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Molecular Biotechnology, Crop science, or a related field.
The selected candidate will have a strong publication record in the field of plant molecular biology, along with substantial knowledge of plant hormone signaling pathways. Practical laboratory experiences in the production of transgenic plants and fundamental skills in molecular biology—including cloning, construction, qRT-PCR, protein purification, and enzymatic analyses—are preferred.
As an independent researcher with strong self-learning abilities, you will be expected to demonstrate a creative and inquisitive attitude. A team player and a team leader, you will effectively mentor PhD students and bachelor students, sharing your knowledge with the team and contributing to the institutional culture.
You are able to work effectively in a team environment and able to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and other group members.

Job description

• You conduct high-quality scientific research on the field of signal transduction pathway of phytohormone to unravel crosstalk between ABA and ethylene from evolutionary perspectives.
• You assist the supervisor to (a) conduct research using Arabidopsis and Liverwort at the molecular level and (b) contribute to research-related activities (presenting results at conferences, organizing academic conferences, applying for research funding, and so on). The research workload is expected to be around 70% of available time.
  • You publish your research results in peer-reviewed international journals and actively participate in (inter)national conferences.
  • You assist the supervisor in the mentoring of Bachelor, and PhD students at Ghent University Global Campus. You assist in teaching occasional courses. The teaching workload is expected not to exceed 30%.

Selection Criteria

• Scientific background and knowledge
• Educational experience
• Strength of the provided research plan
• Highly motivated

Application Documents

• Motivation letter
• Full resume (CV), including at least 2 references’ contacts
• Research plan (Describe the research that you plan to do at GUGC in 1 page)
• Copy of degree certificates
• Transcripts (overview of study results and ranking)
• A link to your PhD thesis.

The application documents must be merged into a single PDF file and be sent via email to Prof. Dong Hye Seo ([email protected]) (subject line: Postdoctoral position in Plant Biotechnology). Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Application Process and Interview

• Interviews (online) will take place in stages from the first available time.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate.

We reserve the right to hold applications on file for potential future job openings.
For inquiries, please contact us via email at [email protected].

Selection Process

• CV Screening -> Interview -> Internal committee -> Approval -> Acceptance notice to the candidate selected.