Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Ghent University
- Research Field: Juridical sciences » Environmental law; Juridical sciences » European law; Juridical sciences » International law
Offer Description
→ Apply before 22/10/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Law and Criminology
→ Department: RE22 - Europees, Publiek- en Internationaal Recht
→ Occupancy rate: 10%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 22 maanden
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→ Required diploma: Master
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
As a legal scholar / legal researcher in energy law (10% appointment), you will be responsible for the legal track of the VLAIO TETRA research project V2GUIDE ("Vehicle-to-Grid Implementation and Decision Engine"). Within this project, you will investigate the direct and conditional legal and regulatory aspects of bidirectional charging (V2G/V2X) for SMEs, fleet managers, charge point operators (CPOs), and installers.
Your tasks include, among others:
- Legal baseline & final validation (WP1): Mapping the Flemish and federal energy law framework (including the Energy Decree, Energy Order, and Technical Regulations of grid operators/regulators) with regard to bidirectional energy flows.
- European & market developments: Analyzing the implications of EMD-5 (Energy Market Design) for active consumers and the interaction with European standards and obligations (such as AFIR).
- Knowledge translation & dissemination: Translating complex legal matters into practical, accessible information sheets ("V2Guide Compass") and 'one-pagers' tailored for HR, Legal, Finance, and Facility Management.
- Collaboration: Actively participating in the advisory committee with various stakeholders from the energy sector (grid operators, CPOs, installer federations, and public authorities).
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a Master’s degree in Law.
- You have thorough knowledge of and practical experience in energy law (preferably proven through experience as an in-house legal counsel or attorney-at-law dealing with energy and/or charging infrastructure matters).
- Knowledge of or experience with the legal, tax, and regulatory aspects surrounding electric vehicles, charging infrastructure (CPO/eMSP), and energy flexibility/market systems is recommended.
- Academic or practice-oriented publications in the field of energy law are considered an advantage.
- Thorough knowledge of Dutch is required.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of 10% of definite duration for the period from 22 months.
- Your contract will start on 2/11/2026 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 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 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.
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. Frederik Vandendriessche. frederik.vandendriessche@UGent.be). 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.
Requirements
- Research Field: Juridical sciences — Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
- Research Field: Juridical sciences — Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
- Research Field: Juridical sciences — Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Ghent University
- Country: Belgium
- City: Ghent
- Postal Code: 9000
- Street: Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33
Contact
- City: Ghent
- Website: http://www.ugent.be/en
- Postal Code: 9000