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# Post-doctoral assistent department Data Analysis and Mathematical Modelling

- **Company:** Ghent University
- **Location:** Belgium
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Machine Learning, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2026/post-doctoral-assistent-department-data-analysis-and-mathematical-modelling-30359/253693

## About the Role

* You hold a doctoral degree in computer science, (applied) mathematics, physics, (bioscience) engineering, engineering technology, or a related field. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
 * You have already conducted research within the field of machine learning.
 * You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate
 * You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor's, Master's and/or Advanced Master's programmes
 * You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated, * In the field 'Diploma': a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages
 * In the field 'Certificate of equivalence': only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en. For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required

## Description

The research of the successful candidate should align with one of these research lines to further consolidate it within the research group and to support PhD students whose projects are aligned with one of the research lines.

 * You will assist in teaching activities at the Master's level. You will be the main lecturer for the course Introduction to Data Science
 * You will supervise Bachelor students for their Bachelor dissertation.
 * You will supervise Master students for their Master dissertation
 * You will supervise doctoral students as co-supervisor
 * You take an active role in securing competitive research funding.


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