The Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, is seeking applications for the position of Academic Assistant with a starting date of 19 August 2024.
We are looking for recent graduates, preferably with some familiarity with the College of Europe, and with
- a Master’s degree in EU Studies and/or International Relations with an excellent average grade (at least 15 out of 20),
- a good knowledge of EU institutions and EU external action,
- a very good written and oral command of English and French,
- the ability to work as part of a team,
- an interest in teaching and research,
- good organisational skills, and
- a high measure of flexibility (working hours may include evenings or weekends).
Tasks include
- assisting the professors (e.g. organisational back-up),
- teaching (e.g. giving tutorials, providing academic advice to students),
- working in a team with other Academic Assistants,
- contributing to the Department’s administration (e.g. study trip, guest lectures, conferences, exam supervision, selection of prospective students),
- conducting research and publishing.
The College offers
- an excellent academic setting,
- a one-year contract under Belgian law, 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 23 May 2024 to
Prof. Dr. Sieglinde Gstöhl
Director, Department of EU International Relations
and Diplomacy Studies
College of Europe
Dijver 11
BE-8000 Bruges
via e-mail to sabine.dekeyser@coleurope.eu
Preselected candidates will be invited for an interview. For further information, please contact Ms Dekeyser (sabine.dekeyser@coleurope.eu) or – for questions concerning the remuneration conditions –Ms Hillewaere (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu).
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