Assistant department Conflict and Development Studies

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

The department of Conflict and Development studies at Ghent University is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified researcher (M/F/X) for a fulltime position of teaching assistant in the domain of conflict and development studies. The teaching assistant will assist in the Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences (BScSS), an interuniversity program organized by Free University of Brussels (VUB) and Ghent University (UGent).

YOUR TASKS

• At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation.
• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department, within the domain of conflict and development studies. Courses include: “Communicating Scientific Knowledge”, “Qualitative Research Methods” and/or “History of Globalization”. The activities will take place at the campuses of VUB and UGent. 
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in Political and Social Sciences or Humanities, preferably Conflict and development studies, and/or Global Studies and/or Social Sciences. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.

• Excellent English language skills: oral and in writing
• You have excellent study grades.
• You are experienced with qualitative research.
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education
• Your appointment will start on 1 Octobre 2025 at the earliest
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. 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 paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe 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 sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format including a motivation for the job and for your research project (see further)
• 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
• In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en. For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required
• A research proposal (state-of-the-art, research question, theory and methodology, maximum 2500 words without bibliography).

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. The evaluation committee will not meet until mid-August. Interviews will take place on August 19th and 20th.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Sami Zemni (Sami.Zemni@UGent.be, +32 09/264 69 54).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36