Scientific Researcher

Coordinator & Content Creator for On-line Course in Photonics

Job

• Coordination between multiple professors across different research groups
• Composing an overall Content Plan for the online course
• Comparing different course formats and offering strategies (including commercial platforms)
• Building content or assisting professors in creating content (slides, animations, …)
• Coordinating video recordings and editing
• Working out strategies to scale up online computer labs, examinations, …
• Interaction with partner organizations for possible synergies (e.g. IMEC, Photondelta)

• Background in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nanotechnology, etc. (M.Sc or PhD)
• An interest in teaching methods and storytelling
• Good interpersonal and coordination skills
• Experience in visual graphics creation and video creation/editing

• Definite duration contract from October 1 2026 until September 30 2028
• Extension of existing Ghent University staff benefits: 36 days of holiday leave, fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance, eco vouchers

• Submit a single PDF CV and overview of study results
• Submit a PDF Cover letter
• Provide a transcript of the required degree (with translation if foreign)
• Upload additional documents such as reference letters or study overview in the designated field
• 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.