Ghent University Opens 17 Vacant Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2026 (Funded)
Ghent University opens 2026 Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellow positions across IT, Law, Engineering, Physics, Social Sciences and more. Full-time funded research roles with upcoming deadlines.
Ghent University has officially opened applications for a wide range of fully funded Doctoral Fellow and Postdoctoral Fellow positions for 2026. The vacancies span multiple departments including Archaeology, Information Technology, Law, Engineering, Physics, Economics, Social Sciences, and Public Health. All positions are full-time (100%), with application deadlines running from February through September 2026, depending on the department.
This announcement marks a major research recruitment drive by one of Europe’s leading research universities. Candidates from relevant academic backgrounds are invited to apply before the listed deadlines.
Departments Currently Hiring Doctoral Fellows (2026)
Applications are now open in the following departments:
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Archaeology | 100% | 2026-02-23 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Information Technology | 100% | 2026-06-30 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Information Technology | 100% | 2026-02-28 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Green Chemistry and Technology | 100% | 2026-02-16 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Criminology, Criminal Law and Social Law | 100% | 2026-03-08 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Criminology, Criminal Law and Social Law | 100% | 2026-03-08 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of European, Public and International Law | 100% | 2026-03-15 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering | 100% | 2026-04-30 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering | 100% | 2026-04-30 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering | 100% | 2026-03-15 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Applied Physics | 100% | 2026-02-28 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of European, Public and International Law | 100% | 2026-03-15 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication | 100% | 2026-03-15 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Social Work and Social Pedagogy | 100% | 2026-03-15 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of European, Public and International Law | 100% | 2026-03-15 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication | 100% | 2026-03-15 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Applied Physics | 100% | 2026-02-28 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Conflict and Development Studies | 100% | 2026-02-16 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of European, Public and International Law | 100% | 2026-03-15 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Business Informatics and Operations Management | 100% | 2026-03-01 23:59:00 |
| PhD Student | Department of Information Technology | 100% | 2026-09-30 00:00:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of History | 100% | 2026-03-31 23:59:00 |
| Postdoctoral fellow | Department of Economics | 100% | 2026-02-27 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Data-Analysis | 100% | 2026-03-01 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering | 100% | 2026-03-14 23:59:00 |
| Doctoral fellow | Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health | 100% | 2026-02-27 23:59:00 |
In addition, the Department of Information Technology is also hiring a PhD Student with a deadline of September 30, 2026.
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the Department of Economics, with a deadline of February 27, 2026.
What These Positions Offer
Doctoral Fellow roles at Ghent University are full-time research appointments that allow candidates to pursue a PhD while contributing to ongoing research projects. Fellows work under academic supervision and are embedded within active research groups.
These roles typically provide:
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Full-time funded research contracts
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Access to advanced research facilities
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Academic supervision by experienced faculty
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Opportunities to publish and present research
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Integration into international research networks
Postdoctoral positions are aimed at researchers who have already completed their PhD and are looking to deepen their academic profile through independent research and collaboration.
Why This Matters for Researchers
Ghent University is known for strong research output and international collaboration. Openings across fields such as engineering, law, social sciences, technology, and health sciences reflect continued investment in academic research and innovation.
For graduates planning to begin doctoral studies in 2026, this is a timely opportunity. Several deadlines fall in February and March 2026, so early preparation is important.
Applicants are encouraged to review specific department requirements and submit complete applications before the stated deadlines.
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