Post-doctoral assistant department of Marketing, Innovation and Organisation (27164)

2 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Economics » Business economics
Economics » Consumer economics
Economics » Marketing
Economics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

14 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

    →   Apply until 14/05/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
    →   Department EB23 - Department of Marketing, Innovation and Organisation
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 80%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202404/EB23/DA/008

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 spend a minimum of 70% of your assignment on academic research on consumer behavior in general and consumer wellbeing in particular. You also support the development of the BE4LIFE research centre . In this context, you elaborate project applications for research projects at the FWO, BOF, HORIZON and/or other financing channels and you actively search for cooperation and financing opportunities to valorize academic research. You take a leading and coordinating role in this.
• You spend part of your assignment to (supporting) education at Bachelor's and/or Master's level. You supervise and take co-responsibility for research methodology courses and/or marketing courses. You contribute to the digitalisation and flexibility of teaching tasks. You supervise Master's students in Business Engineering, Applied Economics and/or Business Economics in teaching assignments and Master's theses.
• You are jointly responsible for the provision of services to and expansion of the Consumer Behavior research group. For example, you give seminars to PhD students, you help develop the consumer lab and you help supervise PhD students. The specific tasks will be determined in consultation with the academic staff.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

 

• You hold a PhD in Applied Economics or a PhD in another discipline but with proven research experience in marketing. For degrees obtained outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence from NARIC must be submitted. The diploma requirements must be met on the start date.
• You have already done research in line with the consumer behavior research line.
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctoral work.
• You have a keen interest in student counselling in academic training.
• You have relevant scientific publications in international scientific journals that have a wide circulation and call on experts for the review of submitted manuscripts. Publications in the research domain are a must, as are publications listed in Web of Science.
• You have a promising research pipeline (e.g. publications in review at high-level scientific journals).
• International research experience is highly recommended.
• You speak and write excellent English and Dutch (in the context of teaching assignment).
• You have experience in supervising large groups of students.
• You have experience in supervising master's theses.
• You have experience with experimental consumer research and advanced quantitative research techniques. Experience with SPSS syntax and basic knowledge of R is recommended.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

 

• We offer you a part-time (80%) and temporary appointment for a period of 3 years. 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 2024 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 systembefore 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. Adriaan Spruyt ([email protected] ) or Prof. Julie Verstraeten ([email protected] ).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact our helpdesk ([email protected] - tel. 09/264 98 98).

Requirements

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Ghent University

Country

Belgium

City

Ghent

Postal Code

9000

Street

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2024/post-doctoral-assistant-…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED