Project coordinator (27425)

→  Apply before 02/08/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
→  Department: LW21 - Talen en Culturen
→  Occupancy rate: 10%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 20 months
→  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

Your task will be to support and help coordinate the ERC-funded research project Later-in-Life Intimacies, led by Prof. Dr Katrien De Graeve.

This includes, among other things,

• supporting the Principal Investigator in administrative and coordinating tasks
• supporting the reporting to the ERC
• monitoring the working budget
• (co-)organising meetings and project events
• coordinating research communication, for instance on the project websites and social media

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in humanities or social sciences
• You have knowledge of and experience with computers and software applications, including project management tools
• You have an interest in academic research and would like to support researchers with their tasks
• You are proactive and enjoy working together in a team
• You are fluent in Dutch and English, good knowledge of French is a plus
• Prior experience in research project management and knowledge of applicable university policies, rules and regulations are preferred, but not a requirement

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 01.09.2024 until 30.04.2026 (max. 20 months)
• Your contract will start on 1/09/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  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 (in Dutch).

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.
• In the field “other documents”: /

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. Dr. Katrien De Graeve (Katrien.DeGraeve@UGent.be, +32(0)9/264 38 21). 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 or +32 9 264 34 36