Scientific researcher (26965)

24 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Geography » Economic geography
Agricultural sciences » Other
Economics » Other
Political sciences » Other
Economics » Political economy

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

29 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 29/02/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →  Faculty of Political and Social Sciences  
   →  Department: PS05 - Conflict- en Ontwikkelingsstudies
   →  Occupancy rate: 50%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment: 7 months 
   →  Wage scale:  WM1 to WM4 (master degree) 
   →  Required diploma: Master 

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

We are seeking a scientific researcher to work with the Middle East and North Africa Research Group (MENARG) in the framework of the finalization of a BOF research project on the transformation of agriculture and women farmworkers' political mobilization for labor rights in Southern Morocco. The successful candidate will work together with prof. dr. Koenraad Bogaert in finalizing and writing up the data and research of a four yearlong study the relation between agricultural transformation and female labor struggle in the South of Morocco. The position is part-time.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Suitable candidates must have

• A master’s degree in Middle East Studies, Development Studies and/or Area Studies (MENA).
• Knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic, Moroccan dialect, French, and English (fluency) is required.
• Familiarity with conducting fieldwork research in North Africa, more specifically Morocco, is required.
• Specialist knowledge of contemporary politics and history of North Africa is required, with a special focus on Morocco, agricultural development and labor history.
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of the political economy of development and underdevelopment is required.
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of social movement theories is required.
• Academic publications in the field of agrarian studies and/or Middle East Studies.
• Has the ability to work independently to facilitate and lead team work

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 7 months.
• Your contract will start on 1/04/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  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, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore 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’: 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.

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.Koenraad Bogaert ([email protected] , +32(0)9/264 67 35). 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

Geography

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Agricultural sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Political sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Economics

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/scientific-researcher-26…

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED