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OVER DE UGENT JOUW OPDRACHT JOUW PROFIEL ONS AANBOD INTERESSE? MEER INFORMATIE 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.

• To conduct specific research activities within the framework of a fundamental senior research project (FWO) on inequality in volunteer work. The tasks consist of:
  1) developing a FAIR data management plan for the project,
  2) establishing a stakeholder group to formulate relevant research outcomes for policy and practice and developing a roadmap for this,
  3) collaborating with a junior PhD researcher to conduct an exploratory analysis of the policy context and organizational landscape of two central civil society sectors in Flanders, Belgium: the socio-cultural sector and the social services and welfare sector. This will be done through desktop research and approximately 20 in-depth interviews with key stakeholders within these sectors. Based on this, a theoretically informed sample of 8 organizations per sector is intended for more in-depth qualitative data collection.

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in Sociology or a related discipline.
• You have a theoretical affinity with organizational sociology/organizational studies, sociology of the nonprofit sector/civil society, issues of social inequality, citizenship and participation, and organized volunteer work. Publications on these topics are a plus.
• You have experience with qualitative research methods. Demonstrable knowledge of or experience with policy analyses and/or organizational field analyses is a plus.
• You have experience with and/or a strong interest in the ethical aspects of research, developing a data management plan, and open science principles. You possess the skills to carefully develop these, tailored to the project.
• You have experience working with societal stakeholders and can proactively bring them together and inspire them, with the aim of making a practical translation of fundamental research questions and objectives and ensuring sustainable collaboration within the project.
• You are a team player, possess excellent coordination and organizational skills, strong communication skills, and have experience with project management, are a team player.
• Knowledge about and experience with the specific context of Flemish civil society and its rich diversity of organizations is a plus.
• You can respectfully interact with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• You are a proficient user of Dutch.

• We offer you a part-time contract (50%) of definite duration for the period 1 year (possible extension with 1 extra year).
• Your contract will start on 15/03/2026 at the earliest.
• 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, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.  for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the Final date to receive applications (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 a transcript of your academic record (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.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter (optional), a certificate of your proficiency level in Dutch in case this is not your mother language (obligatory)

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.

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For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Lesley Hustinx (). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.