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See also below.

Thanks,

Piet Bracke
Hedera-Health & Demographic Research
Department of Sociology-Ghent University Korte Meer 5, B-9000 GENT - Belgium Tel + 32 9 264 68 03 Mobile + 32 473 71 75 84 http://www.psw.ugent.be/Sociologie/


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Job Title: Post-doctoral assistant
Req ID 3882 - Posted 17/11/2016 - Assistant academic staff - 100% - Faculty of Political and Social Sciences - PS04 - Sociology

    →   Apply until 06/12/2016 23:59 CET
    →   Faculty of Political and Social Sciences  
    →   Department PS04 - Sociology
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 100%
    →   1.0 position(s)
 
 
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
 
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 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 and on the development of research activities in the research group Hedera;
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;
 
 
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
 
You hold a doctoral degree in sociology or an equivalent degree. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment;
You have already conducted research within the field of the sociology of health and illness and/or ethnic minorities and discrimination; and you are strongly motivated to contribute to the expansion of research activities in these domains;
You have and advanced knowledge and experience with advanced methods of the social sciences;
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;
You have proven experience in working with junior researchers and in the organization of scientific activities (such as workshops and team days);
 
 
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
 
We offer you an appointment until 30 September 2018, which will not be renewed. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a post-doctoral assistant at a university within the Flemish Community, you cannot apply for this position.
Your appointment will start on 1 January 2017 at the earliest.
Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information is available on our website.
All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 38 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits can be found on our website (in Dutch).
 
 
INTERESTED?
 
Apply online via this application before last application date (see above). Make sure you upload the following documents:
application letter
cv, including an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one file of maximum 5 MB)
a transcript of the required degree
for diplomas awarded outside the European Union: certificate of equivalence (NARIC) (if you already have it)
 
We do not accept applications that are sent by e-mail or applications that lack (one of) the above-mentioned documents.
 
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. Piet Bracke ([log in to unmask], +32 09/264 68 03) or Prof. Bart Van de Putte ([log in to unmask], +32 09/264 68 00)