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Post-doctoral position in Linguistics at Ghent University Ghent University in Belgium
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Literature
Funding
Temporary appointment for three years with a bench fee of EUR 1,500 per year to support research activities. Salary is determined by scale PD1. Contract starts on 1 January 2027 at the earliest.
Deadline
Oct 6, 2026
Country
Belgium
University
Ghent University
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Ghent University is advertising a post-doctoral position in Linguistics within the Department of Linguistics (Faculty of Arts and Philosophy). The appointment is a temporary 3-year postdoctoral role with a bench fee of EUR 1,500 per year to support research activities.
The successful candidate will devote at least 70% of the appointment to scientific research in their linguistic area of specialization, publish in recognized international journals and/or academic books, present regularly at scientific meetings, and collaborate with one or more research groups in the department. The role also includes delivering one practical workshop per year, contributing limited teaching and/or outreach, and preparing an ERC Starting Grant application with Ghent University as host institution during the three-year mandate.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a doctoral degree in linguistics (or equivalent), have at least one year of postdoctoral seniority, be eligible for ERC Starting Grant calls in 2027/2028/2029, and demonstrate an excellent research profile with strong publications, invited lectures, distinctions, and/or research funding. The post is especially suited to researchers with methodological innovation and expertise in one or more languages taught in Ghent University’s Language and Literature programme.
Research areas/keywords: linguistics, linguistic subdisciplines, methodological innovation, research methods, language and literature, ERC Starting Grant preparation, collaborative research.
How to apply: submit the application online via Ghent University’s e-recruitment system before 2026-10-06 23:59 Brussels time. Required documents include a CV and transcript, cover letter, diploma/transcript, and a concise research plan with specific paragraphs on research line, methodology, ERC topic/timing, and alignment with department research groups.
Funding details
Temporary appointment for three years with a bench fee of EUR 1,500 per year to support research activities. Salary is determined by scale PD1. Contract starts on 1 January 2027 at the earliest.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree based on a dissertation in linguistics or an equivalent recognized degree by the appointment date. For non-EU degrees, an equivalence certificate from NARIC is required. Candidates must have at least one year of postdoctoral seniority at the time of appointment, be eligible to apply for an ERC Starting Grant in the 2027, 2028 and/or 2029 calls, have an excellent research profile with strong international publications and other research achievements, specialize in any subfield of linguistics with good collaboration potential in the department, show high methodological innovation, and have specialization in one or more languages taught in Ghent University’s Language and Literature programme. Applicants must also agree to Ghent University’s code of ethics.
How to apply
Apply online through Ghent University’s e-recruitment system before the deadline. Prepare and upload the required CV, transcript, cover letter, diploma/transcript, and a concise research plan in the specified fields. Do not email the application; submit only through the online system.
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