Postdoctoral Scholarship - Diplomatic Studies, International Relations

• You will write a competitive research proposal and apply for external funding for a longer-term post-doc position (such as a FWO or MSCA post-doc fellowship). Your research proposal will focus on humanitarian diplomacy and/or the creation of international authority.
• You will work under the supervision of Dr. Jorg Kustermans and Prof. Dr. Jan Melissen.
• You will develop your academic profile by establishing a professional network and by publishing your research findings (including from your doctoral research) in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
• You will assist in ongoing research projects and the activities of the International Politics research group.
• You will help coordinate project proposals in the field of Diplomatic Studies/International Relations and contribute to attracting external funding.
• You will fulfil a limited number of teaching activities. You will supervise or assess a small number of MA theses and you will co-teach a seminar in the field of International Relations.

Profile:

• You hold a PhD in Diplomatic Studies, International Relations or a related field from an academic institution outside Belgium (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work);
• 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 act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation;
• You can speak and write fluently in English;
• You have the language skills and area knowledge to study your cases of choice in-depth (e.g., Arab language skills to study humanitarian diplomacy in the Islamic world).

What we offer:

• We offer a full-time appointment as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for a period of one year;
• The planned start date is 01 June 2023 or on a later date to be agreed;
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP);
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting;
• You will do most of your work at the Stadscampus of the University of Antwerp in a dynamic and stimulating working environment;
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 30 January 2023 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV and a solid first draft of your research proposal (roughly 5 pages).
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure.
• 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 Jorg Kustermans, Associate Professor of International Politics, jorg.kustermans@uantwerpen.be.

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.