→ Apply until 28/07/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
→ Department LW03 - History
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202606/LW03/ASS/016
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 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 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation in line with one or more research lines of the Modern and Contemporary History research group (https://research.flw.ugent.be/nl/modern-and-contemporary-history).
- You assist in the teaching activities of the History programme relating to the modern and contemporary periods. This particularly concerns practical courses such as ‘Historical Practice I’ and ‘Historical Practice II’, as well as support in the examination of lecture courses, such as ‘Economic History of the Modern and Contemporary Period’.
- You provide support in the preparation and organization of the program’s project week, ‘Verleden Week.’
- You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a Master’s degree in History or an equivalent qualification. The diploma requirement must be fulfilled by the date of appointment. For diplomas obtained outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence issued by NARIC must be provided.
- You have achieved excellent academic results and wish to pursue a doctoral dissertation.
- You have a strong interest in scientific research and teaching in modern and contemporary history.
- You have experience with social science research methods and systematic empirical research in the field of modern and contemporary history.
- You have an excellent command of Dutch and a very good command of English and French.
- You possess strong didactic and communication skills. Teaching experience is considered an asset.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a two-year 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 1 December 2026 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?
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 study results (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 (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.
Candidates who do not yet hold the required Master’s degree, but who will obtain it by September 2026 at the latest, are also eligible to apply.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Antoon Vrints ([email protected]), +32 9 33 102 88.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected].
