The Department of European Political and Governance Studies is inviting applications for the position of Academic Assistant with a starting date as soon as possible.
We are looking for recent graduates, preferably with some familiarity with the College of Europe, and with
- Master’s degree in political science, law, economics, with a strong background in European studies,
- very good academic grades, equivalent to an overall average of at least 15/20 at the College of Europe,
- very good command of English and French,
- ability to work as part of a team,
- an interest in teaching and research,
- good organisational skills
Tasks include
- assisting the professors (e.g. organisational back-up, academic advice to students),
- teaching (e.g. giving tutorials),
- working in a team with other Academic Assistants,
- contributing to the Department’s administration (e.g. study trip, guest lectures, conferences, participation in the selection of prospective students),
- conducting research and publishing.
The College offers
- an excellent academic setting,
- a contract under Belgian law until August 2021, renewable,
- a pleasant, international working environment, and
- a competitive remuneration.
Applications, either in English or French, comprising a detailed curriculum vitae, transcripts and a letter of motivation, should be submitted by e-mail by 8 January 2021, to Rina Balbaert (rina.balbaert@coleurope.eu) f.a.o. Prof. Olivier Costa, Director of the Department of European Political and Governance Studies.
The interviews will take place on 15 January 2021. The candidate would start at the latest on 1 February 2021.
Should you require any further information on the position of academic assistant, please contact Thijs Vandenbussche (thijs.vandenbussche@coleurope.eu).
For information on the salary, please contact Mrs. Isabelle Hillewaere (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu)