Research Associate in Medical Terminologies and Semantic Interoperability

About the role

Ghent University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, is looking for a research associate to join a project on medical terminologies, international classification systems and semantic interoperability of health data. The position sits at the intersection of health informatics, medical terminologies, ontologies and artificial intelligence, with a 50% occupancy rate and a one-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to research projects on medical terminologies, international classification systems and semantic interoperability of health data.
• Develop methods and tools that enable semantic mapping and interoperability between SNOMED-CT and classification systems such as ICPC-3, ICF, ICHI and other WHO classifications.
• Support the goal of improving the interoperability, secondary use and analysis of health data in clinical practice and research.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Health Sciences, Medicine, Health Informatics, Computer Science, Informatics or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong interest in scientific research on medical information standards and medical terminologies.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Analytical skills and a precise, structured working style.
• Assets: knowledge of medical terminologies and classification systems (SNOMED-CT, ICPC-3, ICF, ICHI), semantic interoperability in healthcare, ontologies, knowledge representation and Semantic Web technologies, and relevant programming skills.
• Experience with WHO classifications and international terminology projects is an advantage.

What we offer

• A one-year contract of definite duration, starting on 1 December 2026 at the earliest.
• Remuneration on wage scale WM1 to WM4 (master's level).
• Staff benefits including 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 06 November 2026, with a CV, academic transcript and cover letter; late applications are not accepted.