Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Ghent University Global Campus
- Research Field: Biological sciences » Other; Chemistry » Biochemistry; Medical sciences » Other; Neurosciences » Other; Technology » Biotechnology
Offer Description
Ghent University Global Campus
Ghent University is a pluralistic institution, open to all regardless of ideological, political, cultural, or social background. Our credo is “Dare to Think.” As a top-100 university with more than 49,000 students and 15,000 staff members, we are one of the largest universities in the Dutch-speaking world, located in Flanders, Belgium. Our 11 faculties offer more than 200 programs and conduct in-depth research across a wide range of scientific domains. Several of our research groups, centers, and institutes are internationally renowned in fields such as biotechnology, aquaculture, microelectronics, and history, among others. In 2017, Ghent University celebrated its 200th anniversary. Over the past two centuries, our university has welcomed many eminent scientists, ministers, and even Nobel Prize winners among its staff and alumni.
Ghent University Global Campus (GUGC) is the first European university established in Songdo, South Korea. It offers Bachelor of Science programs in Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Technology. The main research areas at GUGC include plant biotechnology, biomedical technology, biotech data science, food technology, and environmental technology.
Please visit the homepage of Ghent University (http://www.ugent.be/en) and Ghent University Global Campus (http://ghent.ac.kr/ | http://www.ugent.be/globalcampus/en) to learn more about our organizations.
Biomedical Research Center (KR01)
The Biomedical Research Center (RC5) is one of the five existing research centers of the Ghent University Global Campus, Korea (https://rc5.ghent.ac.kr/). The Biomedical Research Center (RC5) is dedicated to the study of human brain disorders such as mental disorders and neurodegeneration with the aim of delivering knowledge for better diagnosis and treatment. To sustain and strengthen the teaching and service activities of the Biomedical Research Center (RC5), GUGC is looking for a full-time Teaching assistant.
Job Summary
Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Ghent University Global Campus
- Department: Department of Environmental Technology, Food Technology, and Molecular Biotechnology (KR01)
- Degree: Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Biology and Biotechnology, or a related field
- Contract: 1-year fixed contract term (Renewable)
- Occupancy rate: 100%
- Vacancy type: Teaching Assistant (AAP)
- Last application date: Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2026.
- Starting date: Oct 1, 2026 (open to negotiation)
- Scientific supervisor: Prof. Dongik Park
Job Position
Ghent University Global Campus, South Korea, has a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant in the area of Biomedical Research Center at Ghent University Global Campus, starting from Oct 1, 2026 (open to negotiation). It concerns a 1-year full time position.
The applicant is expected to support practical courses organized by the Biomedical Research Center at the GUGC campus in Incheon, Korea. This includes developing course material and guided exercises for undergraduate students as well as relevant administrational tasks.
Candidate Profile
- You hold from September 2024 (or earlier) a Master of Science degree with strong focus on biology/biotechnology.
- You have a good knowledge of basic principles in biological subjects such as biochemistry and molecular biology.
- You have good practical laboratory skills and ample experience in the fields of biology, and you feel comfortable with interaction/engagement when assisting undergraduate students in practical laboratory courses.
- You are comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment (Ghent University Global Campus hosts more than 20 nationalities among its doctoral researchers).
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. To be eligible, B2 level of English proficiency has to be proved with the language certificate (https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/application/requirement/languagerequirements/proficiency).
Prospective students are exempted from the applicable language requirements, if they:
- hold a diploma of secondary education awarded by (an educational institution that is recognized by) the Flemish Community;
- hold a higher education diploma awarded by an institution for higher education that is recognized by the Flemish Community;
- have already passed an English-language study programme, either in secondary education or at another institution for higher education (i.e. the student needs to have obtained 60 credits).
Job Description
- Prepare and optimize tools and protocols for practical courses
- Collaborate with teaching assistant teams
- Instruct and assist undergraduate students with laboratory management in practical courses
- Inventory management of materials and reagents for practical courses
- Development and implementation of course materials and protocols
Selection Criteria
- Scientific background and knowledge
- Laboratory experience and communication skills
Application Documents
- Motivation letter
- Full CV, including contact details of at least 2 references
- Copy of BSc and MSc degrees
- Transcripts (overview of study results)
- PDF version of your Master’s Thesis
- Language certificate of B2 level English proficiency
The application documents must be merged into a single PDF and emailed to Prof. Dongik Park (Dongik.Park@ghent.ac.kr) with the subject line “Full-time TA Position in Biomedical Research Center.” Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon receipt.
Application Process and Interview
- Interviews will be conducted in stages, starting from the earliest available time.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply timely, as the position will be filled once a suitable candidate has been identified.
We reserve the right to hold applications on file for future job openings. For inquiries, please contact us via email.
Selection Process
- CV Screening -> Interview -> Internal committee -> Approval -> Acceptance Notice to the candidate selected.
Compensation & Benefits for the Selected Candidate
- Basic terms of the contract
- 1-year contract (renewable).
- Salary
- Starts from an Annual Base Salary of 27,375,000 KRW (Monthly Salary of 2,281,250 KRW, Gross).
- Bonuses
- Two additional bonuses in June (92% of monthly salary) and December (100% of monthly salary).
- Severance
- Severance pay shall be provided upon contract termination, provided that the candidate has worked for more than one year.
- Private health insurance
- Marsh private health insurance is provided, which covers basic medical reimbursements.
- Annual paid leave and holidays
- The selected candidate shall have 35 days of paid annual leave per year.
- Additional holidays: from Christmas (Dec 25) to New Year (Jan 1).
Selection Committee
- Prof. Dongik Park
- Dr. Dahye Song
- Ms. Sarah Van de Sijpe
