Assistant Department of Economics - Gent, België - Universiteit Gent

Universiteit Gent

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Gent, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

Faculty of Economics and Business Administration:

Department EB2
Department of Economics**:

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AAP temporary appointment - 100%:

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Number of openings: 3:

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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.

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.
An additional advanced or research master degree in economics is an advantage.
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 twoyear 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?

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.

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