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Doctoral researcher

Predoctoral Researcher

Ghent University

A four-year PhD researcher position within Horizon Europe projects GREENHOOD and MARVELA. At least 90% of the appointment is dedicated to doctoral research on monitoring, reporting and verification of non-CO2 agricultural emissions and circular nutrient-management approaches.

Ghent, BelgiumFaculty of Bioscience Engineering, Department BW24 - Green Chemistry and TechnologySalary scale WM1 to WM4 for master-degree staff. Exact gross amount not stated on the vacancy page.

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Employment

Vacancy terms

Career stage: Doctoral researcher
Employment type: Not stated
Contract: Not stated
Contract ends: Not stated
Original contract term: 4 years
Schedule: 100%
Workplace: Not stated
FTE: Not stated
Salary: Salary scale WM1 to WM4 for master-degree staff. Exact gross amount not stated on the vacancy page.
Department or school: Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Department BW24 - Green Chemistry and Technology
Posted: Not stated

Role

Responsibilities

The project develops and validates laboratory and field approaches for quantifying agricultural methane, nitrous oxide and related air pollutants. It links emission monitoring with livestock feeding, manure-derived RENURE fertilisers, precision fertilisation and circular nutrient management.

Candidate profile

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

Master's degree in applied biological sciences, including agriculture, environmental technology or a closely related field.

Requirements

Experience designing and conducting laboratory and/or field experiments related to manure management and agricultural systems.
Basic data analysis using R, Python, MATLAB or equivalent. Basic GIS and digital mapping knowledge. Laboratory and field experimentation.
CV should include a publication list. The application also asks for examples of the applicant’s most representative publication.
English proficiency in writing and oral presentations.

Employment conditions

100%
4 years

Employment package

Benefits

Salary scale WM1 to WM4 for master-degree staff. Exact gross amount not stated on the vacancy page.
Employment-based PhD appointment. Separate tuition coverage is not stated on the vacancy page.
36 days annual leave for full-time staff, fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance, eco vouchers, training and education, European project mobility, networking, workshops and conferences, possible mobility in Europe or China, and a possible dual-degree PhD pathway subject to agreement.
4 years
1

Application

Documents and steps

Documents

CV including publication list and study results, motivation letter, transcript of required degree if available, reference letter, and examples of the applicant’s most representative publication.

Steps

Review eligibility and project fit
Prepare CV and study results as one PDF
Prepare motivation letter
Prepare diploma transcript and translation if required
Prepare reference letter and representative publication examples
Submit through the official e-recruitment system before the deadline

Official evidence

Why this vacancy is published

This vacancy was checked against the university's official careers system.

Application Route

Apply through the Ghent University e-recruitment system. Email applications and late applications are not accepted.

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Employment Terms

Salary scale WM1 to WM4 for master-degree staff. Exact gross amount not stated on the vacancy page.; Employment-based PhD appointment. Separate tuition coverage is not stated on the vacancy page.; 36 days annual leave for full-time staff, fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance, eco vouchers, training and education, European project mobility, networking, workshops and conferences, possible mobility in Europe or China, and a possible dual-degree PhD pathway subject to agreement.; 4 years; 1

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Identity And Deadline

Official vacancy confirms Job ID 30175, one 100% position, four-year clause, deadline 15 August 2026 at 23:59 Brussels Time, and online-only application.

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Location And Contract

Ghent; Belgium; 100%; 4 years

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Qualifications And Requirements

No nationality restriction stated on the vacancy page. Ghent University states that everyone is encouraged to apply.; Master's degree in applied biological sciences, including agriculture, environmental technology or a closely related field.; Experience designing and conducting laboratory and/or field experiments related to manure management and agricultural systems.; Basic data analysis using R, Python, MATLAB or equivalent. Basic GIS and digital mapping knowledge. Laboratory and field experimentation.; CV should include a publication list. The application also asks for examples of the applicant’s most representative publication.; English proficiency in writing and oral presentations.

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Salary Or Compensation

Salary scale WM1 to WM4 for master-degree staff. Exact gross amount not stated on the vacancy page.

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