Project Overview
In this versatile position you will work on various research projects within a wide range of research fields. Together with an experienced colleague you contribute to the further professionalization of our research infrastructure. Depending on your interests and expertise, you will have the opportunity to delve into specific domains and build complementary expertise.
As a laboratory coordinator, you play an important role in the smooth running of our research activities. You support researchers in the execution of projects and contribute to the development, optimization and quality control of administrative, logistics and technical processes. This way you make a direct contribution to research that has an impact on the rehabilitation care of tomorrow.
Key Responsibilities
Core Tasks
As a laboratory coordinator, you are a central link within our research operation.
You offer technical support for ongoing and new investigations;
You manage and optimize the laboratory infrastructure and the research material;
You support researchers in collecting, organizing and managing research data;
You act as a point of contact for technical and research-related issues.
Operational tasks
You will develop research protocols in close collaboration with researchers;
You think along about the design, optimization and feasibility of research projects;
You support the execution of measurements and data collection;
You develop and maintain scripts, programs and applications for data processing, modelling and data acquisition;
You develop, test and optimize measuring equipment and research setups;
You organize training and workshops and research-related software and equipment;
You draw up and keep up-to-date manuals, procedures and documentation;
You support researchers in organizing research data according to the GCP principles;
You manage research data and research results;
You coordinate the planning and reservations of research infrastructure and act as a point of contact for internal and external users;
You keep software packages and licenses up-to-date;
You register, implement and operationalize new research equipment;
You are responsible for the maintenance of laboratories, research infrastructure and measuring equipment.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
Knowledge and experience
You followed an education in a relevant direction, such as Industrial Engineer, Civil Engineer, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physical Education and Movement Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiological Sciences or Movement Technology.
You have experience with scientific research and have a good methodological and/or technical basis.
You communicate smoothly in Dutch and English, both orally and in writing.
You are familiar with current software for data processing and research purposes, such as MS Office, MATLAB and/or Python.
Experience with one or more of the following domains is an important added value:
Medical imaging and neurophysiological techniques (MRI, fNIRS, EEG, EMG);
Movement analysis and biomechanics (3D-motion capture, force plates);
Research on postural control, static and dynamic equilibrium and vestibular functions;
Exercise physiology (maximum exercise tests, dynamometry, mechanography);
Measurements of physical activity (accelerometry);
Data management and quality processing of research data;
The integration and synchronization of different measuring systems within a research context.
In addition to your technical expertise, we attach great importance to your eagerness to learn, initiative and collaboration orientation. The level of experience in the above aspects is an important factor in the evaluation of your candidacy, but your motivation and willingness to develop new knowledge and skills is at least as important.
Skills and attitudes
You are strongly interested in scientific research and draw energy from supporting and further developing a qualitative research environment.
You work in a structured manner and have strong planning and organizational skills.
You take initiative, work independently and see opportunities to improve processes and working methods.
You know how to tackle complex assignments efficiently and bring projects to a close conclusion.
You communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, with researchers, colleagues, students and external partners.
You like to work together and actively contribute to a positive team culture.
You are eager to learn and open to new technologies and research domains.
You are flexible and easily switch between different assignments and priorities in a dynamic research environment.
You work accurately and quality-oriented and have an eye for detail, reliability and correctness.
You take responsibility for your own expertise development and strive for continuous professionalization.
What We Offer
You will be employed in a statutory position (fixed appointment after 6 months of internship and with positive evaluation) in job class A. Read more about our salary on our website. Ghent University is strongly committed to the career development of its employees. This gives you opportunities to discover other functions and gain new experiences within Ghent University (both temporary and permanent). In addition, you get:
36 vacation days (with full-time employment of 38h/week)
Possibility of working from home and sliding working hours if your job allows
Favourable pension conditions
Hospitalization Insurance
Refund of your public transport subscription and/or a bicycle allowance for commuting
Ecocheques
A wide range of training and training and wide internal career opportunities
A nice work-life balance
Our benefits platform ‘benefits at work’ and a number of other benefits such as an extensive sports offer at affordable prices, discount rate in the student restaurants, free flu vaccination, etc.
How to Apply
In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be in possession of a master’s degree. Please provide us with the following documents at the latest on 25-10-2026 at 23:59:
Your CV
Your motivation letter
A copy of your diploma
If you have obtained your diploma outside the European Union (with the exception of diplomas obtained in the United Kingdom before 31 January 2020): an equivalence certificate from NARIC (www.naric.be)
Please note: your application is only valid if you have the requested diploma at the time of applying, and you provide us with all the documents mentioned above before the final registration date.
We think it is important that every person can participate in the selection procedure in the best circumstances. Do you have a disability? Give us a call in advance via selections@ugent.be so that we can provide reasonable adjustments.
Apply online via the button at : https://jobs.ugent.be/job/Gent-Laboco%C3%B6rdinator-9000/1374407357/
For more information about the job content, please contact prof. Heleen Demeyer, team leader Research via heleen.demeyer@ugent.be. (Please note: do not forward your application via email but apply online.)