Ghent Research associate in medical terminologies and semantic interoperability 9000

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→  Apply before 06/11/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
→  Department: GE39 - Volksgezondheid en Eerstelijnszorg
→  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 programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

You will contribute to research projects focusing on medical terminologies, international classification systems and semantic interoperability of health data.

The position is situated at the intersection of health informatics, medical terminologies, ontologies and artificial intelligence. You will contribute to the development of methods and tools that enable semantic mapping and interoperability between SNOMED-CT and international classification systems such as ICPC-3, ICF, ICHI and other WHO classifications. The overall goal is to improve the interoperability, secondary use and analysis of health data in both clinical practice and research settings.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- You hold a Master’s degree in one of the domains of Health Sciences, Medicine, Health Informatics, Computer Science, Informatics, or an equivalent qualification

- You have a strong interest in scientific research related to medical information standards and medical terminologies

- You possess strong analytical skills and work in a precise and structured manner

- You are able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

- You have excellent written and spoken communication skills in English

- The following knowledge and experience are considered strong assets:

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- Medical terminologies and classification systems (e.g. SNOMED-CT, ICPC-3, ICF, ICHI, …)

- Semantic interoperability in healthcare

- Ontologies, knowledge representation and Semantic Web technologies

- Relevant programming languages and technical skills required for the execution of project tasks

- Experience with WHO classifications and participation in (inter)national terminology projects is considered an advantage

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 1 year

- Your contract will start on 1/12/2026 at the earliest

- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale  WM1 to WM4.    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 a transcript of your academic record (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. dr. Pascal Coorevits ( pascal.coorevits@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.