Assistant department of Economics (26962)

27 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Economics » Econometrics
Economics » Environmental economics
Economics » Financial science
Economics » International economics
Economics » Macroeconomics
Economics » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

19 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-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 19/03/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
    →   Department EB21 - Department of Economics
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 100%
    →   Number of openings: 3
    →   Reference number: 202402/EB21/AS/004

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

The Department of Economics at Ghent University (Belgium) has three vacant positions for research and teaching assistants, one of which in the area of environmental economics, one to provide teaching assistance for the econometrics courses in the bachelor and master programme in economics and one more general position in its key research areas: ‘Banking & Finance’, ‘Environmental Economics’, ‘International Economics’, ‘Labour Economics and Welfare’ and ‘Macroeconomics, Policy and Econometrics’.

A good knowledge of Dutch is recommended for these positions, though not compulsory for all of them. The department aims at a good mix of Dutch and English speaking researchers.

Your tasks:

• At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation.
• You provide teaching assistance to courses given by professors of the Department, which could consist of :
  • assisting the teaching and research in environmental economics;
  • assisting the teaching of econometrics;
  • assisting in supervising students for their bachelor's or master’s thesis;
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the Department.

In addition, the Department has three vacant scholarships which are mainly focused on research with a view to obtaining a PhD and with only very limited (max 10%) teaching-related tasks. One of these scholarships focuses on research in ‘quantitative and empirical approaches in macroeconomics’. We encourage international students to apply for these positions. The working language in most department activities and in our master programme in economics is English. Professors in the department also look at the pool of candidates for recruitment of researchers on their projects.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a degree of Master of Science in Economics, or a closely related field and belong to the top 20% of your class.
• Candidates who will obtain their diploma in the academic year 2023-24 can also apply for these positions.
• An additional advanced or research master degree in economics is an advantage.
• Candidates who do not have a master's degree that was awarded in a country of the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland or the UK must also submit GRE test scores or GMAT scores (percentile ranking).
• 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 have a strong interest in scientific research with a view to obtaining a PhD.
• Teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
• You have excellent didactic 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 2 September 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’: (i) the completed form summarizing key information about you as a candidate (Link ), (ii) your cv and an overview of the study results for the courses that you followed and for your master’s thesis (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. Glenn Rayp ([email protected] , +32 09/264.34.95).

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

None

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

None

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-of-…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED