Project Manager 'SuperPatch' - halftime (27811)

→  Apply before 21/10/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
→  Department: GE38 - Structuur en Herstel van de Mens
→  Occupancy rate: 50%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 1 year
→  Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→  Required diploma: Master

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

The SuperPatch project is a strategic basic research initiative (collaboration between UGent, UZGent, IMEC and Hasselt University) that aims to create a living construct in the laboratory to replace heart tissue for patients who have suffered severe heart trauma. This involves co-culturing different types of cells on a polymer scaffold. The research spans the fields of tissue engineering and bioreactor research (IMEC), with the support of the Department of Experimental Cardiac Surgery and Cardio-Circulatory Physiology. We are looking for a half time Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the SuperPatch project, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between UGent, UZGent, IMEC, and Hasselt University.
• Coordinate and follow up on the scientific aspects of the project in consultation with project partners.
• Prepare and present progress reports to stakeholders and funding bodies.
• Oversee project budgets and resources.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical guidelines.
• Organize project meetings between partners to communicate and monitor scientific progress.
• If needed provide laboratory work, particularly involving cell culture and biomedical analyses

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., medical or health sciences, bioengineering, pharmacy, medicine, chemistry).
• Experience in project management, preferably in a research or clinical setting.
• Strong understanding of tissue engineering, cell culture techniques, and bioreactor systems. Hands on experience with cell culture and biomedical analyses is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• The coordinator will work closely with a team of faculty, post-doctoral associates, and graduate students and liaise with external partners. Capable of working effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong teamwork skills.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a half-time contract (50%). This is a temporary position for one year, with the possibility of extension.
• Your contract will start on 1/11/2024 at the earliest.
• You will work in a new research building, called The Core, at the Ghent University Hospital campus (UZGent).
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree).  Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• 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.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Thierry Bove (Thierry.Bove@UGent.be) or Prof. Jolanda van Hengel (Jolanda.vanhengel@ugent.be). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36