Scientific Coordinator – HORIZON WoodStock Project (50%)

About the role

Ghent University is looking for a scientific coordinator for the WoodStock project, a HORIZON-funded initiative (HORIZON-CL6-2024-CLIMATE-01-5) that advances climate-smart, circular and zero-waste use of under-utilized wood from forests and building stock in construction, aligned with the New European Bauhaus. The project has 12 partners from 8 EU countries, led by UGent-Woodlab. The position is 50% and runs from 1 December 2026 to 31 October 2028, on a contract of limited duration, with a wage scale of PD1 to PD4 for doctoral holders.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate work package activities, attend WP meetings and facilitate communication between work packages
• Meet milestones and deadlines for deliverables and research outputs
• Monitor and coordinate research, networking and dissemination activities
• Plan, organise and follow up board, consortium and general assembly meetings, including agendas, minutes and action points
• Prepare, review and submit interim and technical reports to the EC portal, and follow up on grant agreement requirements and reviewer recommendations
• Manage the evaluation and follow-up of WoodStock grants, and supervise exploitation activities
• Update EC regulations and protocols, including the Data Management Plan and ethics follow-up
• Act as liaison with key actors and prepare and circulate meeting minutes

Required profile

• PhD in wood science, bio-based building materials or circular design of wood and bio-based building materials
• Experience with research collaborations and European projects
• Strong English (speaking, reading and writing)
• Excellent management, project planning and organisational skills; enjoys teamwork

What we offer

• Definite-duration contract from 1 December 2026 to 31 October 2028
• Remuneration according to salary scale PD1 to PD4
• Training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave per year, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers

Applications are made online through the university's e-recruitment system by 10 November 2026, with CV, cover letter and diploma documents attached.