Post doctoral assistant

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.

YOUR TASKS

• You devote a minimum of 70% of your assignment to scientific research.
• Preferably, you prepare an application for an FWO postdoctoral mandate.
• You participate in teaching at bachelor's or master's level.
• You are responsible for the internship component of the master's programme and for optimising the link with the professional field.
• You supervise students at master level in the context of exercises, internships and master's thesis.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree Communication 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.
• You have already conducted research in the field of communication sciences.
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctoral work.
• You have a keen interest in student supervision in academic and/or continuing academic education.
• You have a distinct interest in linking with the labour market.
• You have relevant scientific publications in international and national scientific journals that have a wide circulation and call on experts for the evaluation of submitted manuscripts.
• You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch and English.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment for a period of 1 year. The appointment cannot be renewed
• Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to 3 years, you can apply. The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term
• Your appointment will start on 1 September 2025 at the earliest
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. 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 relevant scientific publications (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
• 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

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. Sofie Van Bauwel (Sofie.vanbauwel@UGent.be, +32 09/2646799).

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