Researcher Human Rights

**Apply before 20/11/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)** * **Faculty of Law and Criminology** * **Department: RE22 - Europees, Publiek- en Internationaal Recht** * **Occupancy rate:10%** * **Number of positions: 1** * **Type of employment: Contract of limited duration** * **Term of assignment: 1 jaar** * **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** * Assisting with research activities and other academic activities and the organisation of events in the ambit of international human rights law, including assistance with a Dutch-language book project in that sphere. * Collaborating, through physical presence, with members of the Programme for Studies on Human Rights in Context and the Department of European, Public and International Law, and contributing to a stimulating working environment within the Faculty of Law and Criminology. **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR** * You hold a Master’s degree in Law. The diploma requirement must be met by the date of appointment; * You are engaged in other professional activities and/or have demonstrable experience that can contribute to the quality of activities in the field of international human rights law. This includes, for example, practical experience as a lawyer or an NGO staff member or volunteer, or experience in a similar initiative; * You have in-depth knowledge, and preferably also practical experience, in the field of international human rights law; * A specialised Master’s degree in international human rights law can be an asset; * You have demonstrable writing experience relating to research and support in the field of international human rights law; * You have a strong and proven passion for international human rights law; * You should be able to work independently but also as part of a team; * You have strong communication and presentation skills; * You work in a meticulous way and you are able to manage deadlines. **WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU** * We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 1 year. * Your contract will start as from 1/12/2026. * Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (Master’s degree). 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-