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→ Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
→ Department: LW17 - Kunst-, Muziek- en Theaterwetenschappen
→ Occupancy rate: 20%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: 57091
→ Term of assignment:
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→ Required diploma: Master
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
Your task will be to support and help coordinate the following ERC research project at the Department of Art History at Ghent University:
ERC Consolidator Grant ‘A New Connoisseurship: Smart Ways to detect forgeries (ARTDETECT 2024-2028)’ led by Prof. Anna Tummers
This includes, among other things:
- supporting the Principal Investigator in their research group coordination tasks
- organising on-site (technical) analyses of paintings, including the insured transportation of the paintings and/or instruments, the reservation of the research laboratories and the coordination with the specialists involved
- (co-)organising expert meetings, an international conference and research missions
- assisting with research data management
- coordinating research communication, for instance on the project websites
- supporting publication work
- assisting with financial reporting to the ERC
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a master’s degree in a humanities subject with preference for a subject related to (Technical) Art History
- You have relevant work experience at an academic institution or a similar knowledge institution (such as NICAS, KIK-IRPA or a museum)
- You are proactive, and enjoy working together in a team
- You have an interest in academic research and would like to support research projects / researchers with their tasks
- You are fluent in Dutch and English
- Prior experience with research coordination is preferred, but not a requirement
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of indefinite duration.
- Your contract will start no earlier than 1 June 2024. A later start is possible.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4. Click here for more information about our salary scales.
- All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Een volledig overzicht van onze personeelsvoordelen (in Dutch).
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
- In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
- In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
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. Anna Tummers (Anna.Tummers@Ugent.be) Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).
