Doctoral fellow

Job description

The Maritime Institute, embedded within the Department of European, Public and International Law of the Faculty of Law and Criminology of Ghent University, is looking for a full-time PhD student who will work on the topic “Gentle wave or tsunami? The impact of unmanned and autonomous shipping on the law of the sea” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Klaas Willaert.

Your tasks:

• You will conduct academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation on the above-mentioned topic.
• You will publish and present research results on a national and international level.
• As part of a motivated team, you will contribute to the daily functioning, research activities and educational tasks of the research group and the department.

Job profile

What are we looking for?

• You hold a Master’s degree in Law (or will obtain that degree in September 2024 at the latest).
• You are familiar with international law and the law of the sea.
• You have excellent research skills and you are motivated to conduct academic research within the law of the sea.
• You are prepared to support the daily functioning, research activities and educational tasks of the research group and the department.
• You are able to work independently within a team.
• You are flexible, perseverant and dedicated.
• Excellent English language proficiency is required. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset.
  
  

What can we offer you?

• A PhD position for a term of 4 years (1 year + renewable for 3 years), starting in September-October 2024 (exact starting date to be agreed)
• A monthly salary in accordance with the wage indexes of Ghent University
• A positive and inclusive work environment
• Adequate support and supervision

How to apply

You must submit your application via email to kristien.ballegeer@ugent.be before the application deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Your application file must include the following documents (all merged into one PDF file):

• A CV
• A cover letter
• A copy of your degree(s) and academic transcript(s) (if not issued in Dutch, French or English: a translated copy)
• A brief research plan (max. 5 pages), explaining your envisioned approach
• A research or writing sample (e.g. published article, research paper)
  
  

After careful consideration of the applications, selected candidates will be invited for an interview (late June - early July). Following the interview phase, all candidates will be informed about the outcome of their application.