- Department: Faculty of Law and Criminology; RE22 - European, Public and International Law
- Function class: A
- Occupancy rate: 80% - temporary position
- Applications can be submitted until 01/09/2025
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a top 100 university. It is one of the major universities in Belgium and one of the largest universities in the Dutch language area. Over the course of its 200 year history Ghent University has built up a strong scientific reputation. Our 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offer a broad spectrum of high-quality research-based educational programs and conduct in-depth research within a wide range of scientific domains. Several of our research groups, centres and institutes are renowned worldwide and you will find many eminent scientists among our alumni, including multiple Noble prize winners. Employing more than 8,000 people we are a socially committed and pluralistic University that is open to all students, regardless of their ideological, political, cultural or social background. Our credo is ‘Dare to Think’, challenging everyone to question conventional views and to dare to take a nuanced point of view.
ABOUT THE FACULTY OF LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY
The Faculty of Law and Criminology provides academic teaching and services based on innovative scientific research. The education within these programs is supported by the innovative scientific research performed within the 3 faculty departments encompassing all possible disciplines within the fields of law and criminological sciences. The Faculty is housed in the historic centre of Ghent.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME FOR STUDIES ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN CONTEXT
Human Rights in Context is embedded within the Faculty of Law and Criminology and the Human Rights Centre of Ghent University. The Programme was founded at the initiative of Prof Dr Yves Haeck and Prof Dr Clara Burbano-Herrera.
Our research vision is to conduct studies on the promotion, advancement, and respect of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. We reflect on how international human rights bodies function, and how to inspire better interaction between domestic and international law within its wider social and political context. Main features of the research include a comprehensive approach to public law and the high value placed on comparative law. The research is grounded in theory, and is often based on extensive fieldwork.
Our research goals reflect the Ghent University slogan 'Dare to Think', and we approach the research with a drive for lifelong learning. The research programme aspires to provide a critical space in academia for creating and sharing knowledge based on rigorous scientific research. In that sense, we see ourselves as scholars working in three spheres: research, research-led teaching, and service within and beyond Ghent University.
ABOUT THE IMPACTUM RESEARCH GROUP
Assessing the Impact of Urgent Measures in Protecting At-Risk Detainees in Latin-America (IMPACTUM) is a large-scale research project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) (GAP-101044852) and hosted at Ghent University (Belgium). The project is directed by Prof Dr Clara Burbano Herrera (PI) and aims to examine from an interdisciplinary perspective the impacts of urgent measures (also called provisional measures and precautionary measures) adopted by international human rights bodies to protect persons deprived of liberty in Latin-America; This project combines research methods including desk research with (qualitative) empirical research methods. For more information on the project and the research team, see https://www.humanrightsincontext.be
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
Within the Programme for Studies on Human Rights in Context and the research team IMPACTUM, an 80% Project Manager position is available for a period of 12 months.
You will be part of an interdisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include supporting the Directors of the Programme for Studies on Human Rights in Context with coordination, academic, and administrative tasks.
We are particularly seeking a team member with a background in law or another social or human science, who has an interest in human rights, experience with organisational and student-related tasks, strong analytical abilities, and sound administrative skills.
Principal Responsibilities
- To support the Directors in the organisation and coordination of academic and administrative activities related to the Programme; which may include internal workshops, public lectures, and international scientific conferences;
- To contribute to the editorial and managerial processes of the human rights journal affiliated with the Programme;
- To oversee the research group’s external communications, including the maintenance and regular updating of its website, journal platform, and social media channels;
- To assist in the preparation and submission of research output and activity reports for the IMPACTUM project;
- To collaborate closely with colleagues within the Programme for Studies on Human Rights in Context, and to contribute actively to fostering a collegial, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment.
The role requires your physical presence at the Faculty of Law and Criminology, Ghent University. Remote working or teleworking is not permitted.
Within the Faculty
- Based on your knowledge and experience you provide educational support in the master' programme.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Background and experience
- You hold a PhD or a master’s degree in law or another social or human science with equivalent competencies gained through experience;
- You have proven experience in conducting research, preferably in the fields of human rights;
- You have experience in organising academic events, planning meetings, writing and filing academic texts or reports;
- You have good knowledge of Canvas, Wix, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) or equivalent programmes and/or softwares.
Personal Knowledge and Skills
- A demonstrated and sustained interest in human rights;
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- Excellent command of academic English, both written and spoken;
- A keen interest in communication and public engagement;
- Fluency in Spanish and Dutch is considered an asset;
- A meticulous working style, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively
What Do We Offer You?
You will be employed with a temporary contract for 12 months in function class A. Read more about our remuneration on our website.
- You get the chance to further develop your management and research skills, while also benefiting from working with a large team on a prestigious European project;
- You will work in a dynamic, stimulating, and professional work environment in Ghent, as part of the research team of Human Rights in Context.
- Your start date will ideally be 1 October 2025, although this can be negotiated.
Ghent University strongly focuses on the career development of its employees. You will have opportunities to discover other roles and gain new experiences within Ghent University (both temporary and permanent).
In addition, you will receive:
- 36 vacation days (for full-time employment of 38 hours/week)
- the possibility of working from home and flexible working hours if your job allows it
- favorable pension conditions
- hospitalization insurance
- reimbursement of your public transport subscription and/or a bicycle allowance for commuting
- eco vouchers
- an extensive training and development offer and ample internal career opportunities
- a good work-life balance
- our benefits platform 'benefits at work' and a number of other benefits such as an extensive sports offer at favorable prices, discount rate in the student restaurants, free flu vaccination, etc.
Interested?
To apply for this vacancy, you must have a master's diploma.
Submit the following documents no later than at 11:59 PM:
- Your CV
- Your cover letter
- A copy of your diploma
- If you obtained your diploma outside the European Union (except for diplomas obtained in the United Kingdom before January 31, 2020): an equivalence certificate from NARIC (www.naric.be)
Note: your application is only valid if you have the required diploma at the time of application, and you provide us with all the above-mentioned documents before the application deadline.
We believe it is important that everyone can participate in the selection process under the best conditions. Do you have a disability? Please let us know in advance via [email protected] so that we can provide reasonable accommodations.
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