JOB-Research Assistant to the Baillet Latour Chair of European Union-China Relations, the College of Europe, Belgium

Job Vacancy at the College of Europe in Bruges Belgium

The Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, is seeking applications for the position of a half-time Research Assistant with a starting date of 16 August 2016. The successful candidate will assist the Chair of European Union-China Relations, which is financed by the Baillet Latour Fund.

The College is looking for recent graduates, preferably candidates with some familiarity with the College of Europe, with

• a Master’s degree, preferably in EU Studies and/or International Relations, with an excellent average grade (at least 15 out of 20, mention ‘very good’),
• an interest in EU-China relations (e.g. pursuing a PhD in this field),
• an excellent command of English and a very good command of French,
• the ability to work as part of a team,
• a demonstrated capability in developing research projects; experience with editing publications and with organising events would be considered an asset,
• good communication and organisational skills, and
• a high measure of flexibility regarding working hours.

Tasks include

• assisting the Chairholder in research and teaching (e.g. organisational back-up for a course and conferences, academic advice to students, editing publications),
• working together with a team of Academic Assistants in the Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies,
• contributing to the Department’s administration,
• conducting research and academic writing, and
• editing the e-journal ‘EU-China Observer’ .

The College offers

• an excellent academic setting and the opportunity to publish,
• a one-year part-time contract (50%) under Belgian law, renewable,
• a pleasant, international working environment, and
• a competitive remuneration.

Applications by e-mail, either in English or French, comprising a detailed curriculum vitae, transcripts, a list of publications and a letter of motivation (incl. the PhD proposal, if available) should be submitted at the latest by 30 May 2016 to

via e-mail to Ms S. Dekeyser (sabine.dekeyser@coleurope.eu).

Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Should you require any further information, please contact Ms Sabine Dekeyser (sabine.dekeyser@coleurope.eu). For information on the salary and related issues, please contact Ms Isabelle Hillewaere (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu).

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https://www.coleurope.eu/vacancies/job-vacancy-research-assistant-50-baillet-latour-chair-european-union-china-relations