→ Apply until 08/07/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Law and Criminology
→ Department RE23 - Criminology, Criminal Law and Social Law
→ AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202505/RE23/AS/001
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, preferably in the field of (semi-)public and private security studies.
- You will assist in the teaching activities at the department, primarily the following courses: Introduction to private and semi-public security actors (teaching language); Advanced private and semi-public security studies (teaching language); Crime and punishment in historical perspective (teaching language); Advanced research methods/Qualitative data-analysis and reporting 2 (teaching language).
- You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.
- You will assist in guiding and evaluating bachelor and master dissertations.
- You will provide assistance in supervising internships.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a degree of Master in Criminology, Law, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, History, or a related discipline. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
- For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
- Students graduating in July/Sept. '25 are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply.
- You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
- You have an interest in, or demonstrable knowledge of, the broader security landscape and domain (e.g., possible topics such as contemporary and/or historical developments; public-private partnerships; ‘new’ security professions; nightlife security and door staff, etc.).
- You are highly familiar with qualitative research methods or have experience with mixed-methods research approaches.
- You are able to work both independently and as part of a team, are stress-resistant, and capable of planning and following up on tasks autonomously within set deadlines.
- An excellent command of Dutch is essential in order to support teaching in the above-mentioned courses.
- You have a very good command of English, both spoken and written.
- Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
- You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
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 October 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. Please also include a brief research proposal with a problem statement, research questions, methodology and timing for a 6-year doctoral research project in the field of public and private security
- 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.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Pieter Leloup ([email protected], +32 09/264 69 48).
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
