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- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
- Department EB23 - Department of Marketing, Innovation and Organisation
- AAP temporary appointment - 100%
- Number of openings: 1
- Reference number: 202506/EB23/AS/006
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
The Center for Service Intelligence – Ghent University (CSI-UGent) is a research center with a long-standing tradition in studying service innovation for a healthy, digitalized, and circular world. We consistently strive for collaboration with organizations and/or governments. In addition, CSI-UGent is responsible for teaching courses in the fields of service and innovation management, marketing, general management and organisation, and qualitative research methods.
- As an assistant, you will devote at least 50% of your assignment to scientific research in preparation for a doctoral dissertation. This research should align with the research lines of CSI-UGent (see www.ugent.be/eb/mio/csi/en). You will conduct this research in collaboration with the research team and international top experts in the field.
- You will assist in the teaching activities of the department, specifically in the courses taught by CSI-UGent members at the Faculty of Economics & Business Administration and the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences. More specifically, you will supervise large groups of bachelor’s and master’s students in both English- and Dutch-language assignments and master’s theses.
- You will contribute to the internal and external services of the department.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You have an interest in academic and/or project-based research and intend to pursue a PhD in the field of service innovation for a healthy, digitalized, and/or circular world.
- You possess strong research skills and/or are eager to further develop them.
- You have good communication, social, and didactic skills.
- You are quality-oriented, take initiative, and can work independently.
- You hold a Master’s degree in (applied) economics, business engineering, business studies, healthcare management and policy, or another related field deemed relevant by the selection committee. The diploma requirements must be met by the time of appointment.
- A high academic distinction is considered an asset.
- For diplomas obtained outside the European Union, a recognition certificate from NARIC must be submitted. The diploma requirements must be met by the time of appointment.
- You are able to supervise course components in Dutch (or are willing to acquire this ability in the short term).
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 September 2025 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. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en).
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. Katrien Verleye ([email protected]) or prof. Kaat De Pourcq ([email protected]).
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36
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