Assistant department of Accounting, Corporate Finance and Taxation

Organisation/Company Ghent University Research Field Economics » Financial science Economics » Other Juridical sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 29 Sep 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

→ Apply until 29/09/2026(DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
→ Department EB22 - Department of Accounting, Corporate Finance and Taxation
→AAP temporary appointment - 100%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202609/EB22/AS/021

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

• At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation in the field of taxation.
• You will assist in the teaching activities in Dutch at the department in the field of taxation.
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a degree of Master in Economics, Business Economics, Business Engineering, Business Administration, or Complementary Studies in Business Economics, or an equivalent diploma. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services.
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
• You have competences to give presentations in Dutch.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education
• Your appointment will start on 1 October 2026 at the earliest.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits

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. dr. Annelies Roggeman (Annelies.Roggeman@UGent.be , +32 9 264 35 46).