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Researcher Human Rights

Job ID: 30412

→ Apply before 20/11/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)

→ Faculty of Law and Criminology

→ Department: RE22 - Europees, Publiek- en Internationaal Recht

→ Occupancy rate:10%

→ Number of positions: 1

→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration

→ Term of assignment: 1 jaar

→ 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

Assisting with research activities and other academic activities and the organisation of events in the ambit of international human rights law, including assistance with a Dutch-language book project in that sphere.

Collaborating, through physical presence, with members of the Programme for Studies on Human Rights in Context and the Department of European, Public and International Law, and contributing to a stimulating working environment within the Faculty of Law and Criminology.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You hold a Master’s degree in Law. The diploma requirement must be met by the date of appointment;

You are engaged in other professional activities and/or have demonstrable experience that can contribute to the quality of activities in the field of international human rights law. This includes, for example, practical experience as a lawyer or an NGO staff member or volunteer, or experience in a similar initiative;

You have in-depth knowledge, and preferably also practical experience, in the field of international human rights law;

A specialised Master’s degree in international human rights law can be an asset;

You have demonstrable writing experience relating to research and support in the field of international human rights law;

You have a strong and proven passion for international human rights law;

You should be able to work independently but also as part of a team;

You have strong communication and presentation skills;

You work in a meticulous way and you are able to manage deadlines.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 1 year.

Your contract will start as from 1/12/2026.

Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (Master’s degree). 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.

In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, …

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. Yves Haeck (, ). 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 .

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