Apply before 28/08/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
- Faculty of Sciences
- Department: WE12 - Geografie
- Occupancy rate:60%
- Number of positions: 1
- Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
- Term of assignment: 1 jaar
- Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
- Required diploma:PhD
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
- Conduct research on the role of wind propulsion technologies in sustainable shipping and regional innovation.
- Collect, process, and analyse data related to regional policy frameworks and innovation ecosystems.
- Contribute to the coordination and reporting of the project activities, including drafting deliverables and preparing workshops for project meetings.
- Collaborate with project partners across different regions and contribute to joint comparative analyses.
- Contribute to academic publications and dissemination of project results.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a doctoral degree in Geography, Economics, Urban/Regional Studies, or a related field.
- Strong research skills in clean energy, policy analysis or innovation studies.
- Experience with large-scale data analysis and project report writing.
- Good communication and collaboration skills in an international, interdisciplinary environment.
- A good command of written and spoken English.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 1 year, 60%.
- Your contract will start on Ocotber 1, 2025 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 . Click here for 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 holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff 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 submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (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 “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, …
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. Frank Witlox (frank.witlox@ugent.be, +32 (0)9/264 45 53). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36