Research Assistant in Economics

University of Antwerp

Department: Department of Accountancy and Finance
Regime: Full-time

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The Department of Accountancy and Finance in the Faculty of Business and Economics has the following full-time vacancy: Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant in the Field of Finance – Entrepreneurial Finance.

Position

As a graduate teaching & research assistant, you will be part of the Academic Assistant Staff (Dutch: Assisterend Academisch Personeel, AAP). You will spend at least 50% of your working time preparing a PhD thesis. In addition, you will play an assisting role in teaching, research, and service activities.

PhD Research

  • You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of entrepreneurial finance.

  • You will organise your own PhD research and report on your progress regularly.

  • You will participate in the doctoral study programme at the Antwerp Doctoral School to support your PhD pathway.

  • You will present the findings of your PhD research at academic conferences and publish them in scientific journals.

  • You will contribute to attracting national and international research funding.

Education

  • You will provide support with teaching and also teach high-quality academic classes yourself in the field of finance.

  • Your teaching role will evolve along with the study programmes.

  • You will assist in the development of teaching methods, teaching and study materials, evaluations, etc. for the finance classes.

  • You will supervise students and their Bachelor and Master dissertations.

Research

  • You will conduct research in the field of entrepreneurial finance.

  • You are competing for an FWO scholarship.

Services

  • You will play an active role in the academic and societal service provision of the Faculty of Business and Economics.

  • You will also assist in student recruitment and alumni activities and serve on boards and committees, among other activities.

Profile

  • You hold a Master’s degree in Business and Economics, Business Engineering, Business Engineering: Management Information Systems, Master in Finance, or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.

  • You can demonstrate excellent study results.

  • Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.

  • Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.

  • You are motivated to work actively on your further professional development.

  • You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation.

What We Offer

  • We offer an appointment as a graduate teaching & research assistant for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the appointment can be renewed twice up to a maximum period of six years.

  • Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for an assistant (Academic Assistant Staff, AAP).

  • You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.

  • The planned start date is 15 September 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.

  • You will do most of your work at Stadscampus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.

  • Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp and discover all the other benefits.

Want to Apply?

  • You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 7 April 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:

    • A motivation letter

    • A curriculum vitae

  • The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. Once a decision is made, you will be notified. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. Please note the following date in your calendar: 24 April 2026 (selection interviews).

  • If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be.

  • If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Marc Deloof, marc.deloof@uantwerpen.be or Ine Paeleman, ine.paeleman@uantwerpen.be.

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