Post-doctoral assistant Department of Marketing, Innovation and Organisation (EB23)

sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline: 8 Dec 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country: Belgium Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description → Apply until 22/09/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time) → Faculty of Economics and Business Administration → Department EB23 - Department of Marketing, Innovation and Organisation → AAP temporary appointment - 80% → Number of openings: 1 → Reference number: 202609/EB23/DA/023 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, 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 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation You will counsel doctoral students WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You hold a doctoral degree (preferably in business economics or equivalent). 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 You have already conducted research on wellbeing in the context of entrepreneurship You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU We offer you a temporary appointment of 3 years. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to three years, you can apply The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term Your appointment will start on 1 January 2027 at the earliest Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. 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 relevant scientific publications (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 (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. Petra Andries ( petra.andries@ugent.be ). Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be . 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: www.ugent.be/en Postal Code: 9000