Doctoral scholarship holder in the broad field of private family law

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The Faculty of Law is looking for a full-time doctoral scholarship holder in the broad field of private family law.

Position

• You work actively on the preparation and defence of a doctoral thesis in the context of the Personal Rights and Property Rights research group, under the supervision of prof. dr. Frederik Swennen and prof. dr. Elise Goossens. Your doctoral thesis should relate to the broad domain of private family law and preferably have a link to one of the following research topics:
  • Gender(s) and family(ies)
  • Similarities and differences between private family law and private economic law or between private family law and other (e.g., public law) rules governing the family...
  • Family diversity in inheritance law
  • Pluralistic private family law and public order in light of (European) fundamental rights...
• You may also propose another theme in the broad field of private family law...
• You publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out teaching and research support tasks and service duties... within the Faculty of Law, and the Personal Rights and Property Rights research group.

Profile

• You hold a law degree or a master’s degree in law or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You submit a concise English research proposal... (2 pages)...
• You can demonstrate excellent study results, in particular in the broad area of private family law...
• You have an adequate command of Dutch or English to be able to provide teaching (support)... Preferably you master Dutch nonetheless...
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• You are willing to apply for (additional) research funding.
• You are able to plan and organise your own work well...
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You are motivated to work actively on your further professional development.
• You have a particular interest in scientific research in the field of family law or private law regarding families.
• You combine a deep knowledge of the law with a research interest in the broader social context.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed once for another two-year period.
• The planned start date is 15 September 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders...
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at the City Campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform until Monday 2 March 2025 (CET)...
• Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments:
  1. a motivation letter
  2. a concise research proposal of 2 pages...
  3. a detailed overview of your study grades
  4. your (academic) CV
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline... Please make a note of the following date: 19/03/2026 (interview).
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact prof. dr. Frederik Swennen (frederik.swennen@uantwerpen.be) of prof. dr. Elise Goossens (elise.goossens@uantwerpen.be).