Doctoral fellow - Department of Criminology, Criminal Law and Social Law

• You conduct research at the intersection of health privacy, data protection and traditional health law. You have the opportunity to shape your project based on your interests under the supervision of your supervisors, Prof. Dr. Griet Verhenneman and Prof. Dr. Tom Goffin. You complete your candidacy by including a short research proposal (see below) describing the research topic of your interest and how you would like to shape your research during your four-year assignment.
• You work in a team of researchers affiliated with the Metamedica platform within the Faculty of Law and Criminology and the Faculty of Medicine. You contribute to the activities of the research group and the Metamedica platform.
• You write a PhD thesis and publish and present your (interim) research results at (inter)national conferences and study days.

• You hold a Master's degree in Law. Degree requirements must be met by the date of appointment.
• You have a demonstrable interest in scientific research, preferably within the domain of health and/or privacy law.
• You have a natural interest in multidisciplinary research and are willing to exchange knowledge with fellow researchers from other faculties. This means that you are also willing to master professional terms from other disciplines.
• You have proven scientific and communication skills (e.g. critical thinking, good writing and presentation skills, attention to methodology).
• Since you will need international sources for your research, a good knowledge of English (speaking and writing) is necessary.
• Demonstrated research skills (master's thesis, publications, papers) are a plus and can be added to the application.
• You work independently (under the guidance of your supervisor) and show initiative. In doing so, you show a sense of creativity.

• A challenging job in an exciting environment.
• The topics you will be working on are current and socially relevant.
• You will also have the opportunity to build an international network and to develop personally.
• Your participation in the Metamedica platform provides you with the opportunity to engage with fellow researchers on interdisciplinary issues in health law, privacy law and medical ethics.
• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• Your contract will start on 1st of November 2025 at the earliest.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax.
• 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.

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