Teaching & Research Assistant — Economics PhD Track

Academic Positions; Belgique; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days paid leave

Bike reimbursement

Ecochèques

Job summary

Ghent University seeks a Teaching and Research Assistant (AAP) for the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. The appointment is temporary and 100% full-time, starting as early as 1 January 2027, with a focus on research toward a PhD and supporting teaching and supervision across economics programmes.

The role requires strong didactic and communication skills, with preferred knowledge of Dutch and a track record of academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Master degree with top 20% ranking in your cohort.
• Knowledge of Dutch recommended; willingness to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate at least 50% to research for a doctoral dissertation.
• Support teaching activities in general economics courses.
• Supervise bachelor and/or master theses across programmes.
• Contribute to internal and external service activities.

Skills

Didactic skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Research interest

Education

Master of Science in Economics or related

MaNaMa in Economics (asset)

Job description

Ghent University seeks a Teaching and Research Assistant (AAP) for the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. The appointment is temporary and 100% full-time, starting as early as 1 January 2027, with a focus on research toward a PhD and supporting teaching and supervision across economics programmes.

The role requires strong didactic and communication skills, with preferred knowledge of Dutch and a track record of academic excellence.