→ Apply until 28/03/2023 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Law and Criminology
→ Department RE22 - European, Public and International Law
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202303/RE22/ASS/001
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 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 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation related to Public International Law.
- You will assist in the teaching activities at the department of Public International Law, for instance for the modules ‘Law of Armed Conflict’ or ‘Moot Court Law of Armed Conflict’, or for courses taught in Dutch, including ‘Internationaal Publiekrecht’, Vaardigheden ‘Internationaal Publiekrecht’ en Masterproeven ‘Internationaal Publiekrecht’.
- You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a degree of Master in Law. 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 are interested in academic and/or project-based research in Public International Law, and demonstrate this by submitting a topic for PhD-research and a PhD research plan of minimum 3 and maximum 5 pages.
- Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
- You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
- A very good knowledge of the Dutch and English language is required for assisting the teaching activities, as well as enabling you to publish in Dutch and English (knowledge of further languages is recommended).
- You are interested in the educational guidance of bachelor and master students.
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 April 2023 at the earliest. A later starting date can be agreed following consultation with the selected candidate.
- 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 (in Dutch).
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 and a short research plan (3 – 5 pages) outlining your future PhD research including problem definition and research questions.
- 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. (This 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. Tom Ruys (Tom.Ruys@UGent.be, +32 9 264 97 60; +32 495 40 70 56
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98)