The Department of European Economic Studies of the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, is seeking applications to fill a vacancy for the position of academic assistant in its European Economic Studies programme for the forthcoming academic year with a starting date of 17 August 2015.
We are looking for graduates (Master’s or equivalent), with a solid background in Economics, and a considerable knowledge in European integration. The candidate should, moreover, possess:
- very good academic grades, equivalent to an overall average of at least 15/20 at the College of Europe
- a very good command of English and French
- the ability to work as part of a team
- an interest in teaching and research
- good organisational skills
- a high measure of flexibility (working hours may include evenings or weekends)
and be available to start on 17 August 2015.
Tasks include:
- assisting professors (e.g. organisational back-up, research, preparing course materials)
- giving tutorials, assisting the supervision of MA theses, providing academic advice to students
- being the link between professors and students
- organisation (e.g. departmental administration, study trip, guest lectures)
- research (the assistant is expected to produce at least one research paper during the academic year on a topic related to the economic analysis of EU policies or regulation).
The College offers:
- an excellent and stimulating academic setting
- a one-year contract under Belgian law, renewable
- a pleasant, international working environment, and
- a competitive remuneration.
E-mail applications f.a.o. Prof. Phedon Nicolaides, Director of the Department of European Economic Studies, comprising a detailed curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, and the names of two academic referees (with affiliation, and email address) should be submitted by 14 June 2015, to Prof. Eric de Souza (eric.de_souza@coleurope.eu).
Job reference: ECO Academic Assistant
Should you require any further information on the position of academic assistant, please contact
Dr Roxana Sandu, Academic Assistant: roxana.sandu@coleurope.eu
For information on the salary, please contact Mrs. Isabelle Hillewaere: isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu