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 (half- or fulltime) with a starting date in February-March 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, mention ‘very good’),
- 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, 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 for professional development in a pleasant, international working environment;
- an employment contract under Belgian labour law until August 2025, renewable;
- a competitive remuneration, higher than standards in the field;
- a comprehensive benefits package including holiday pay and an end-of-year bonus, meal vouchers, a home office allowance, a transportation or relocation allowance, hospitalisation insurance, as well as a complementary pension scheme;
- legal and public holidays plus two extra days off work (9 May and 11 July) and up to eight 'closed days' during the winter break.
Applications, either in English or French, comprising a detailed curriculum vitae, transcripts and a letter of motivation, should be submitted by e-mail at the latest by 10 January 2024 (at noon 12h00) to
Prof. Dr. Sieglinde Gstöhl
Director, Department of EU International Relations
and Diplomacy Studies
College of EuropDijver 11
BE-8000 Bruges
via e-mail to sabine.dekeyser@coleurope.eu
Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Should you require any further information on the contents of the position, please contact info.ird@coleurope.eu.
For further information on the remuneration conditions, please contact Ms Hillewaere (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu).
The personal data provided in your application will only be processed for determining your qualifications for possible employment with the College of Europe.