Postdoctoral Researcher

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in the domain of feminist philosophy
• You act as a co-lecturer for the course Philosophy and Ethics of Gender, Sexuality and Diversity.
• You (co-)supervise students on their bachelors’ and masters’ dissertations, as well as, if possible, on their doctoral research.
• You work on peer reviewed scientific publications in the domain of feminist philosophy, preferably focusing on sexual ethics and consent.
• You work on building your own research trajectory within the domain of feminist philosophy.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma) in Philosophy or Moral Sciences.
• You have an excellent command of Dutch.
• You have an excellent command of English.
• You have scientific publications on an A1 level in the domains of feminist philosophy, philosophy of gender and sexuality, philosophy of emotions, and/or social epistemology.
• You have experience with public philosophy and science communication, using both the spoken and the written word.
• You have experience with university-level teaching.
• You have experience supervising student dissertations on a bachelor’s and master’s level.
• You have experience with writing and submitting applications for scientific research funding.
• You have experience with writing and submitting book proposals to academic presses.
• You communicate clearly, smoothly and kindly, both towards colleagues and students and towards the wider public.
• You work independently and are unafraid to take the initiative.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 2 years
• Your contract will start on 1/02/2026 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. Click here for 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 holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff 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 submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (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 “other documents”

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. Tom Claes (tom.claes@UGent.be, 09 264 41 02). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be.