Assistant department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine (30182)

Application deadline: 1 September 2026, 23:59 (Brussels time). Location: Ghent, Belgium. Faculty: Veterinary Medicine. Department: Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine. Temporary AAP appointment at 100% for one opening.

About the role

This fully funded position is centered on academic research leading to a doctoral dissertation in Bovine herd health. At least 50% of your time will be dedicated to this research.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching activities, specifically the courses Ruminant veterinary medicine and Herd health.
• Support internal and external services of the department.
• Participate in night and weekend duties at the Ambulatory clinic.

Requirements

• Hold a Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine (preferably with a major in Ruminants). The degree must be fulfilled by the start of the appointment.
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) is required.
• Demonstrate interest in academic and/or project-based research and services in bovine herd health.
• Teaching experience or participation in extra training and conferences is recommended.
• Possess excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Fluent in Dutch to effectively serve the clinic’s clients.

Benefits

• Two-year appointment, renewable twice for two years each, contingent on positive evaluations. Maximum term of six years under the Codex of Higher Education.
• Appointment may start as early as 15 September 2026.
• Remuneration according to salary scale AAP3.
• Comprehensive benefits including 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, and access to training and education opportunities.

Application documents

• CV and overview of study results (merged into one PDF).
• Cover letter (PDF).
• Transcript of the required degree (if already in possession).
• For foreign diplomas not in Dutch, French, German, or English: a translated version in one of these languages.
• For diplomas awarded outside the EU: certificate of equivalence (NARIC), if available. Proof of application for the certificate is acceptable at the start of the appointment.

For more information, contact Prof. Geert Opsomer at geert.opsomer@ugent.be or +32 09/264.75.46.