Assistant in Department of Economics
Teaching and Research Assistant position combining PhD research in economics with teaching and student supervision at Ghent University.
Best for:Best for top-tier master's graduates in economics or business engineering aiming to pursue a structured PhD track combined with academic teaching experience.
Overview
Ghent University invites applications for a Teaching and Research Assistant (AAP) position within the Department of Economics. The successful candidate will dedicate at least 50% of their time to conducting scientific research aimed at completing a doctoral dissertation in fields such as banking and finance, environmental economics, international economics, labour economics, or macroeconomics and econometrics. In addition to doctoral research, the role involves supporting general economics teaching activities and supervising undergraduate and master's theses. The initial appointment is for two years with potential renewals up to a maximum of six years. Applicants must hold a relevant master's degree and rank in the top 20% of their graduating cohort.
What you'll do
- Devote at least 50% of the appointment to scientific research leading to a doctoral dissertation in a departmental research domain.
- Support the department's teaching activities across general economics courses.
- Supervise students in the preparation of their bachelor's and master's theses.
- Contribute to internal and external service activities organized by the department.
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science degree in Economics, Business Economics, Business Engineering, Business Administration, General Economics, or an equivalent degree
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Good knowledge of Dutch is recommended; English proficiency for academic work
Instruction: Dutch and English
- Demonstrable ranking within the top 20% of the graduating master's cohort
- Strong interest in scientific research directed toward obtaining a PhD
- Excellent didactic and communication skills
- Fulfillment of degree and equivalency requirements at the start of the appointment
- Candidates without an EEA, Swiss, or UK master's degree must submit GRE or GMAT scores
- Diplomas awarded outside the EU require a NARIC certificate of equivalence
- Prior appointment duration as an assistant or doctoral fellow within the Flemish Community will be deducted from the six-year maximum limit
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-10 (Europe/Brussels)
Applications must be submitted online through the Ghent University e-recruitment system before the deadline. Candidates must complete the required candidate information form and upload all requested documents, including a combined CV and study results PDF, cover letter, and degree transcripts.
- Candidate information form
- CV and study results
- Cover letter
- Degree transcript
- NARIC certificate of equivalence
Contact
Koen Inghelbrecht
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