Assistant department Criminology, Criminal Law and Social Law (26569)

27 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Computer science » Other
Criminology » Other
Mathematics » Statistics
Political sciences » Other
Sociology » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

23 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

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 23/04/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Law and Criminology
    →   Department RE23 - Criminology, Criminal Law and Social Law
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 100%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 20231108/RE23/ASS/001

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 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation.
• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department in the domain of criminology, specifically for the courses ‘Encyclopaedia of the criminological sciences’ (teaching language: Dutch), ‘Quantitative methods and techniques in criminology’ (teaching language: Dutch), ‘Data analysis and reporting’ (teaching language: Dutch), ‘Research design in criminology’ (teaching language: Dutch), ‘Research methods’ (teaching language: Dutch), en ‘Cybercrime, Technology and Surveillance’ (teaching language: English).
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

• You will assist in guiding and evaluating master dissertations.

• You will provide assistance in supervising internships.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

 

• You hold a degree of Master in Criminology and/or Safety Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, Communication sciences, Political sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Computer science/information sciences, Economics, Educational sciences.
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
• Students graduating in July are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant additional diplomas and/or elective courses are recommended.
• 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.

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 8 April 2024 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 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 study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format including a research proposal (max. 3 pages A4) (merged into one pdf file of max. 5 MB)
• 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. Wim Hardyns ([email protected] , +32 09/264 84 78).

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

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Criminology

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Mathematics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Political sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Sociology

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

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/assistant-department-cri…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED