Job Vacancy – Chairholder of the ALCOA Foundation Chair of EU Energy Policy at the College of Europe

The College of Europe is seeking applications for the position of a part-time professor (25%), with a starting date of 1 April 2016 at the latest.

The successful candidate will hold the EU Energy Policy Chair financed by the ALCOA Foundation. The Chair is based in the Department of European Political and Administrative Studies in Bruges.

We are looking for a specialist on EU Energy Policy with:

  • an appropriate academic qualification;
  • several years of university-level teaching experience in the field;
  • a substantial publication record in the field;
  • a very good command of English and French;
  • well established contacts with European institutions and other actors in the field;

A professional experience in the energy sector could be an advantage.

Tasks include:

  • teaching a Master's level optional course (30h, second semester) on EU Energy Policy in the European Political and Administrative Studies Programme in Bruges;
  • supervising Master's theses in the field;
  • research and publications in the field;
  • organising – also in cooperation with the other Departments of Studies of the College in Bruges and in Natolin - conferences and guest lectures on EU Energy Policy;
  • being present in Bruges on a regular basis.

The College offers the following conditions:

  • a part-time contract under Belgian law (25%, negotiable) of a three-year period;
  • half-time Research Assistant to help the Chair holder with research, teaching and dissemination activities;
  • an international working environment;
  • accommodation in Bruges;
  • round-trip travel between the European country of residence and the College.

Applications will comprise:

  • a letter of motivation, mentioning research and other activity projects for the Chair;
  • a detailed curriculum vitae;
  • a list of publications, research projects and courses;
  • two letters of reference.

It should be submitted before 15 January 2016 by electronic mail to Professor Dr. Dr. Jörg Monar, Rector of the College of Europe (ann.verlinde@coleurope.eu).

 

Should you require any further information on this position, please contact the Research Assistant of the Chair Samuel Verschraegen (samuel.verschraegen@coleurope.eu).

The College of Europe is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to avoiding any form of discrimination.