Assistant Political Sciences (GIES) - Political Sciences (30111)

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Assistant Political Sciences (GIES) - Political Sciences (30111) Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): L'Università di Gand cerca un Ricercatore in scienze politiche per un incarico temporaneo al 100% presso il Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche. Il candidato selezionato dedicherà almeno il 50% del proprio tempo alla ricerca accademica per la preparazione di una tesi di dottorato, allineata con le ricerche in corso presso l'Istituto Ghent per gli Studi Internazionali ed Europei. Sarà coinvolto anche nelle attività didattiche, assistendo studenti di Bachelor e Master e fornendo supporto interno ed esterno al dipartimento. È richiesta una laurea magistrale in Scienze Politiche o equivalente, con preferenza per esperienze di insegnamento e ottime capacità comunicative. L'incarico avrà inizio il 1 ottobre 2026 e potrà essere rinnovato per un massimo di sei anni. → Apply until 31/07/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time) → Faculty of Political and Social Sciences → Department PS03 - Political Sciences → AAP temporary appointment - 100% → Number of openings: 1 → Reference number: 202607/PS03/AS/005 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 At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation. Your doctoral research will align with ongoing research at the Ghent Institute for International and European Studies: https://www.ugent.be/ps/politiekewetenschappen/gies/en/research . You will assist in the teaching activities at the department, specifically in the areas of International and European politics. You will counsel Bachelor or Master’s students in their exercises (in Dutch). You will assist in the internal and external services of the department. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You hold a degree of Master in Political Science (or equivalent). The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. 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. You are able to teach and offer student guidance in Dutch. 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 October 2026 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 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 Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).