Career Opportunities: Post-doctoral researcher in agri-food economics (BW27) (18684) - Ghent, Belgium

  Apply before 15/05/2021 23:59 (Brussels Time)

   →   Faculty of Bioscience Engineering  

   →  Department: BW27 - Landbouweconomie

   →  Occupancy rate:100%

   →  Number of positions: 1.00    

   →  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause 

   →  Term of assignment: 2 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 8,000 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

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in agrifood-economics.

• Involvement and follow-up ongoing projects

• Supervise several PhD students

• Involved in educational tasks (incl. supervision msc thesis students)

• Assist in proposal writing

• Contribute to the main activities (incl. academic services) of the division

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You hold a thesis-based doctorate in agricultural and food economics or similar (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma).

We are looking for a post-doctoral agri-food economist with a strong background in marketing and business. This is a full-time position for 2 years. The scientist will work in the division of Prof. Xavier Gellynck and Prof. Hans De Steur. This research group is specialized in agri-food marketing and chain management. The post-doctoral researcher is intended to follow up ongoing projects, supervise several PhD students, assist in proposal writing, and contribute to the main activities of the division.

Knowledge/Experience:

• PhD in agricultural and food economics or similar

• Strong communication skills (both written and spoken)

• Track record of scientific research in the targeted research domain, as proven by scientific publications

• Very good knowledge of English

• Experience in EU project management

• Proficiency with statistical software programs (e.g. Stata, R, SPSS, Ngene, …)

• Experience in supervision of MSc and/or PhD students

• Experience in proposal writing

• Active contributions at scientific conferences

• Ability to ensure that professional ethics are followed in gathering, processing and disseminating research

• Knowledge about advanced quantitative research methods, incl. experimental design

Recommended:

• Research experience in agri-food marketing and agribusiness, including research with different stakeholders in the chain

• International mobility e.g. through research stays in institutes external to the institute in which the candidate obtained his/her highest academic degree.

• Experience in teaching, incl. positive evaluations or certificates related to educational tasks

• Experience and interest in research in developing regions.

Skills/Attitude

• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Quality oriented and eye for detail

• Team-player

• Problem-solver

• Ability to be flexible, and work independently and under time-pressure

• Proactive attitude, dare to think out-of-the box, eager to learn

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 2 years  

• Your contract will start on 1/06/2021 at the earliest, but is flexible an can be discussed (1/10/2021 as latest starting date). The degree of Phd should be obtained before the starting date.

• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. 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, 35 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.. Click here for a complete overview of all the staffbenefits (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 motivation 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”: transcript of records

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. Hans De Steur (Hans.Desteur@UGent.be, +32(0)9/264 59 30). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question? Please read our FAQ regarding the online application process.

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