Post-doctoral assistant department of Accounting, Co...

• Apply until 10/03/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
• Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
• Department EB22 - Department of Accounting, Corporate Finance and Taxation
• AAP temporary appointment - 100%
• Number of openings: 1
• Reference number: 202602/EB22/DA/003

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 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 (more specifically in the field of 'competition').
• You will assist in guiding Master's dissertations.
• You supervise doctoral students.
• You provide educational support for law courses, offered by the Department, more specifically for the 'Private Law' courses in the study programmes Business Administration and Public Administration and Management). These courses are offered exclusively in Dutch.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree in 'Business Economics' or an equivalent diploma, and preferably a doctoral degree in 'Business Economics and Law'. 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 conducted research at the intersection between economics and law, preferably with a focus on market regulation.
• You have a strong interest in student supervision within an academic program in in the field of law.
• You have relevant scientific publications in widely disseminated international and national scientific journals that rely on experts for the review of submitted manuscripts.
• You have experience in teaching legal courses.
• You have experience presenting research papers at international forums.
• You have a good network within the national and international regulators and judicial institutions.
• You have an international network within the research area of Law and Economics.
• International mobility is recommended.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment for a period of 1 year. The appointment be renewed upon approval by the Faculty Council;
• 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 3 years, you can apply. The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term
• Your appointment will start on 1 April 2026 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 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. (This can be requested via ). 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. Patricia Everaert ).

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