Post-doctoral researcher - Economie (26752)

5 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Economics » Administrative sciences
Economics » Business economics
Economics » Consumer economics
Economics » Econometrics
Geography » Economic geography
History » Economic history
Economics » Environmental economics
Economics » Financial science
Economics » Food economics
Economics » Health economics
Economics » Industrial economics
Economics » International economics
Economics » Macroeconomics
Economics » Management studies
Economics » Marketing
Economics » Microeconomics
Economics » Other
Economics » Production economics
Sociology » Socio-economic research
Economics » Tourism studies
Economics » Transport economics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

1 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (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 before 01/02/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →   Faculty of Economics and Business Administration  
   →  Department: EB21 - Economie
   →  Occupancy rate:100%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause 
   →  Term of assignment: 3 jaar 
   →  Wage scale:  PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree) 
   →  Required diploma: PhD 

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, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

The Department of Economics at Ghent University (Belgium) has a vacant position for post-doctoral researcher in one of its key research areas, i.e. ‘banking & finance’, ‘environmental economics’, ‘international trade, investment and migration’, ‘labour economics and welfare’, and ‘macroeconomics, policy and econometrics’. Candidates from all fields will be considered, the strength of the profile being the main selection criterion.
The Department encourages international candidates to apply. The working language in most department activities and in our master programme in economics is English. 

Your tasks:

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research, targeted at publications in highly ranked peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• You fulfill other tasks, depending on your profile and own interests. This may include:
  • contribution to education at the Bachelor's or Master's level, e.g. as a (co-) teacher for a course related to your expertise, or as a supervisor of students in the context of exercises, and their Bachelor's or Master's thesis.
  • support for initiatives to strengthen research in the department, e.g. through the guidance of PhD students, or through the acquisition of external research funding.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in Economics or in closely related discipline (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma). In the latter case your research has clear added value for (researchers in) economics. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled on August 31 2024 at the latest.
• You have conducted research within the field of Economics or a closely related discipline relevant for the department (https://www.ugent.be/eb/economics/en/research ).
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctoral work, as is reflected in relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
• You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
• Recommended are:
  • International mobility, in particular related to research stays at institutions external to the one where you acquired your PhD;
  • Proof of efforts to professionalize education, e.g. by participating at training programmes for didactic skills.

 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 3 years. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term.
• Your contract will start on 1/09/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. Click here for 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 holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staffbenefits (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 submitted 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’: (i) your application letter in pdf format and (ii) a research statement, a description of the research you plan to carry out (+/- 2 pages) (merged into one pdf file)
• 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 'Other documents': (i) a list of your relevant scientific publications, and (ii) your job market paper or your best publication (merged into one pdf file)

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

• Two reference letters. These letters should be uploaded within the field 'Other documents' and sent directly (separately) by the advisors to [email protected] , not later than 1 February 2024. The e-mail should clearly mention the candidate’s name as subject.

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(0)9/264 34 95) or prof. Gerdie Everaert ([email protected] ). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact 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

Research Field

Geography

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

History

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

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

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

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Sociology

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-researcher…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED