Law Ghent University in Belgium

12 Sep 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

History » History of law
Juridical sciences » European law
Juridical sciences » Finance law
Juridical sciences » International law
Juridical sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

23 Sep 2025 - 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 a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

?   Apply until 23/09/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
?   Faculty of Law and Criminology
?   Department RE21 - Interdisciplinary Study of Law, Private Law and Business Law
?   AAP temporary appointment - 100%
?   Number of openings: 1
?   Reference number: 202509/RE21/DA/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 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research
• You will contribute to teaching legal history, in particular modules in the courses History of Private Law (15 to 30 hours) and History of Social and Economic Law (5 to 10 hours). The language of instruction is Dutch
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level
• You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation
• You will counsel doctoral students
• You will submit an external funding application for postdoctoral research

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold an initial master’s degree in law and a doctoral degree (PhD) in law. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment. Additional diplomas are recommended.
  For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
• You have already conducted research within the field of comparative legal history. Acquaintance with recent legal history is recommended
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate
• You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes
• You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment of 2 years. A second appointment of up to 1 year can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term
• Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to three years, you can apply
• The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term Your appointment will start on 1 November 2025 at the earliest
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. 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 system before 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 relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’ : your application letter, including a research plan, 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. Dirk Heirbaut ( [email protected] , +32 09/2646840).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ  or contact us via [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2025/post-doctoral-assistant-…

Requirements

Research Field

History

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Juridical sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Juridical sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Juridical sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Juridical sciences

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

Contact

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

STATUS: EXPIRED

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