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- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
- Department EB25 - Department of Public Governance and Management
- AAP temporary appointment - 100%
- Number of openings: 1
- Reference number: 202607/EB25/DA/016
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, 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
- At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research. This includes further developing your existing research portfolio, as well as potentially taking on new research-related assignments.
- In the short term, you will prepare an application for a postdoctoral fellowship with external funders such as the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO).
- You will contribute to teaching at bachelor’s and/or master’s level in the Public Administration and Public Management programme. This can include: teaching courses as the responsible or co-lecturer, as well as supervising bachelor’s and master’s students in the context of internships and master’s dissertations.
- Within the department, you take on a coordinating role in organizing support activities for PhD students.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a doctoral degree in Public Administration and Management, or a doctoral degree in another relevant social science discipline. The degree requirement must be fulfilled by the date of appointment.
- You have already conducted research within the field of public administration and management.
- You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctoral research and have a demonstrated interest in developing an academic career.
- You have relevant scientific publications (published or in preparation) in highly regarded journals or in edited volumes with recognized publishers that rely on expert peer review of submitted manuscripts. Quality is valued over quantity.
- You are active in relevant international academic networks in the field of Public Administration.
- The appointment is foreseen in the short term; therefore, rapid availability is an advantage.
- You have a good command of Dutch, which is necessary for contributing to teaching activities.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a temporary appointment of three years. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term
- 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 three years, you can apply
- The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term
- Your appointment will start on 1 January 2027 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. Bram Verschuere (
[email protected]).
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected].
