Assistant Communication management (29364)

Karlstad University; Gent; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading educational institution is seeking a Junior Assistant for a two-year appointment in Ghent. The role involves conducting academic research and assisting in communication management courses. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in social sciences and possess excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English. Benefits include 36 paid leave days, training opportunities, and bicycle commuting reimbursement. The appointment will begin on March 1, 2026, at the earliest.

Prestations

36 days of paid leave

Bicycle commuting reimbursement

Comprehensive training opportunities

Ecocheques

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in social sciences, preferably in communication sciences.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Show interest in academic and project-based research.

Responsabilités

• Spend at least 50% of time on academic research for a doctoral dissertation.
• Assist in teaching communication management courses.
• Support internal and external department services.

Connaissances

Research methods

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Fluent in Dutch

Fluent in English

Formation

Master’s degree in social sciences

Description du poste

Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.

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.

Responsibilities

• At least 50% of the assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation.
• Assist in the teaching activities at the department, specifically the following courses related to the domain of communication management and persuasive communication.
• Assist in the internal and external services of the department.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in social sciences, preferably in communication sciences, completed before the start of the appointment.
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, submit a certificate of equivalence (NARIC).
• Be interested in academic and/or project‑based research and services.
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
• Show a clear interest in the field of communication management and persuasive communication.
• Have knowledge of a wide range of social‑scientific research methods, especially experimental research.
• Have excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Speak and write Dutch and English fluently.

Offer

• Two‑year appointment, renewable twice for two years, subject to a positive evaluation; previous appointments as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a Flemish university are deducted from the maximum term of six years according to the Codex of Higher Education.
• Appointment will start on 1 March 2026 at the earliest.
• All staff enjoy a range of benefits, including 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, and comprehensive training and education opportunities.

Interested?

Apply online through the e‑recruitment system before the application deadline. Late applications and applications not sent through the online system are not accepted.

Application Documents

• CV and overview of study results in one PDF file.
• Cover letter in PDF format.
• Diploma transcript, if already in possession.
• For foreign diplomas in languages other than Dutch, French, German, or English, include a translation in one of those languages.
• Certificate of equivalence (NARIC) for diplomas awarded outside the EU, if required. For UK diplomas awarded before 31st January 2020, a certificate is not required.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy; everyone is encouraged to apply.

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