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糖心logo入口 (糖心logo入口) is an integrated campus of Ghent University, Belgium, and the first European university to be part of the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) in Incheon, South Korea. 糖心logo入口 currently offers Bachelor of Science programs in Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Technology.

Job Summary
Full-Time Research Professor 糖心logo入口
Department: Center for Food Biotechnology and Microbiology
Degree: Doctoral degree in one of the following (or closely related area): Biotechnology, Microbial Molecular Biology, Plant鈥揗icrobe Interactions, Food Microbiology / Food Safety
Contract: 2-year fixed contract term (with possibility of 2 times 2-year extension)
Occupancy rate: 100%
Vacancy Type: Assistant Academic Personnel (AAP)
Last application date: January 15, 2026 (Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate)
Starting date: May 1, 2026
Scientific Supervisor: Prof dr. Sam Van Haute


Job Position

The Center for Food Biotechnology and Microbiology at 糖心logo入口, South Korea, has a vacancy for a Full-time Research Professor position, starting from May 1, 2026. It concerns a 2-year fixed contract position with a possible extension (up to 6 years total) based on positive evaluation and considering the campus operational circumstances.
The candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. dr. Sam Van Haute at the Center for Food Biotechnology and Microbiology, 糖心logo入口, in Songdo, Incheon.



Job Qualification (Profile of the Candidate)
  • You hold a PhD degree in Biotechnology, Microbial Molecular Biology, Plant-Microbe Interactions, Food Microbiology/ Food Safety.
  • Required knowledge: You have deep knowledge in antimicrobial treatments of fresh produce and setting up disinfection trials.
  • Has strong didactic, communicative and management skills and a large interest and experience in providing and supporting academic education (in Food Science).
  • The ability to work effectively within the research center and to help guide undergraduate and graduate students is an asset.
  • Experience in applying for external research funding is an asset.
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Job Description
The position is part research (70%) and part teaching practical exercises in undergraduate courses (Food Science, Food Microbiology, or Food Technology) (30%). The selected candidate will conduct research projects in the domain of microbial safety, leading to publications in high-ranking, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
The research professor will investigate how plant diseases influence the microbial safety of fresh produce.
The research focuses on plant鈥損athogen interactions and associated physiological changes affecting the survival, attachment, and internalization of foodborne pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli O157. The overall aim is to develop targeted strategies to reduce foodborne pathogen contamination in diseased crops.
The Research Professor is expected to seek national/international research funding to support this research.

Selection Criteria
  • Expertise in plant-microbe interaction
  • Expertise in working with foodborne pathogens
  • Scientific background and knowledge
  • Educational experience
  • Grant writing experience
Application Documents
  • Full resume (CV)
  • Research statement (1-2 A4 pages) (a 2 year research plan)
  • A transcript of the PhD degree

The documents must be merged in to a single PDF file and sent to sam.vanhaute@ghent.ac.kr (subject line in email: 鈥淩esearch Professor in fresh produce microbial safety鈥.

Application Process and Interview
  • Interviews will take place from the first available time.
  • Application deadline is January 15 2026 (stays open till filled), and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will be filled upon finding the right candidate.
We reserve the right to hold applications on file for potential future job openings.

Selection Process
  • CV Screening -> Interview -> Internal committee -> Approval -> Acceptance Notice to the candidate selected.听