Apply before 20/08/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
- Department: LW06 - Taalkunde
- Occupancy rate:50%
- Number of positions: 1
- Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
- Term of assignment: 1 jaar
- Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
- Required diploma:PhD
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
- You devote all of your assignment to scientific research within the area of linguistic ethnography and media linguistics.
- You report on this research at scientific meetings, and publish your results and findings in recognized international journals and/or books with academic publishers.
- You contribute to project applications and you coach beginning researchers.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a thesis-based doctorate in Linguistics
- You have at least 1 year of postdoctoral seniority at the time of appointment.
- You have an excellent research profile, as evidenced by a strong international publication record.
- You are specialised in the broad domain of linguistic ethnography and media linguistics
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a part-time contract (50% appointment) of definite duration for a period of 1 year.
- Your contract will start on 15/09/2026 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (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.
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 a transcript of your academic record (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. Geert Jacobs (
[email protected], +32(0)9/264 35 29). 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 [email protected].
