Job title
Professor in Applied Marine Ecology and Integrated Aquaculture.
Company
Ghent University – Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology.
Description of the job
Ghent University is a world-class, open, pluralistic and socially engaged university. With one of the most progressive career models for academics in the world, Ghent University evaluates its scholars not only by the length of their publication list but also by the impact they pursue, what they achieve and how they collaborate.
The vacancy is situated within the Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology and is part of the strategic strengthening of the synergy between aquatic ecology, aquaculture and the blue economy. The new BOF-TT mandate "Applied Marine Ecology and Integrated Aquaculture" forms the bridge between the aquatic-ecological and aquaculture parts of the department and is complementary to the existing expertise within the Aquaculture & Artemia Reference Center (ARC), the Blue Growth Research Lab (BGRL) and Marine@UGent.
The position, funded by the Special Research Fund, is granted the privilege of focusing primarily on research for a period of 5 years. During that period the teaching load will be limited to no more than 8 ECTS credits per semester on average over a period of 3 years.
Academic research:
- Conduct innovative and internationally recognized research in the field of Applied Marine Ecology and Integrated Aquaculture.
- Focus on the interaction between aquaculture and the aquatic environment.
- Study the impact of external environmental factors (such as climate change and ocean warming) on aquaculture systems.
- Analyse the effects of aquaculture on ecosystem processes.
Academic education:
- Teach courses in the field of Applied Marine Ecology and Integrated Aquaculture.
- Focus on the ecological interactions between aquatic organisms, the integration of different trophic levels in sustainable aquaculture systems, and the application of marine biodiversity in circular production concepts.
- Teaching assignment mainly situated within English-taught master's courses.
- Contribution to an introductory Zoology course within the Dutch-taught bachelor's programme in Bioscience Engineering Technology.
Institutional and societal engagement:
- Contribute to the university's operations and/or take on external assignments.
- Participate in the education committee regarding the aquaculture programme(s) of FBW.
- Coordinate the administrative aspects of internships within this programme.
We offer:
- Temporary appointment in a tenure track system for a term of five years.
- If positively evaluated, the term of office will be transferred into a permanent appointment as an associate professor.
- Starting Grant of €240,000 to contribute towards personnel, operating and/or equipment costs.
- Eligibility for Basic Research Funding.
- Wide range of employee benefits including teacher training and language courses.
Requirements
- Thesis-based doctorate or equivalent diploma.
- At least two years of postdoctoral experience by 1 September 2026.
- Strong academic CV with international visibility in applied marine ecology and integrated aquaculture.
- Achievements in research and education contributing to the development of the scientific domain.
- Capability to initiate and supervise educational and research projects and acquire necessary funding.
- Didactic skills to teach university students and develop academic competences.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully supervise students at master's and doctoral level.
- International mobility recommended (education, research, economic, or societal).
- Leadership potential or experience.
- Willingness to learn Dutch if not already proficient.
Location
Ghent, Belgium.
Salary
Not specified.
How to apply
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before 08/01/2026 (23:59 Brussels time). Applications must include:
- Application form with mandatory appendix explaining your vision on research (3-5 pages).
- Transcript of doctoral degree.
- Certificate of equivalence (NARIC) for diplomas awarded outside the European Union, if applicable.
For further information, please contact Professor Veerle Fievez (veerle.fievez@UGent.be, +32 (0)9 264 90 02) at the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology.
Deadline
08/01/2026.
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