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The DigiTax Centre of Excellence and the Faculty of Law are looking for a researcher (predoctoral or postdoctoral) in the field of behavioural sciences and taxation.
Position
- You actively contribute to ongoing research on the relationship between the government (with a focus on the tax administration) and citizens.
- You publish academic articles related to the research project.
Profile
- (Predoc position): you hold a Master’s degree in a discipline within the humanities or social sciences (e.g. law or psychology), or you will have obtained this degree by the time of appointment.
- (Postdoc position): you hold a PhD in a discipline within the humanities or social sciences (e.g. law or psychology), or you will have obtained this degree by the time of appointment.
- You can demonstrate excellent academic results.
- We especially encourage candidates with an interest in or experience with empirical research methods.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- You can work in a group as well as on your own initiative.
- You have good written and spoken communication skills. You can speak and write fluently in Dutch and English.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
What we offer
- (Predoc): we offer a position for a period of 10 months (full-time appointment) or 1 year (in a 80 % appointment). We will explore options together to extend the contract (subject to a positive evaluation).
- (Postdoc): we offer a position for a period of 7 months (full-time appointment) or 1 year (at 60% appointment). We will explore options together to extend the contract (subject to a positive evaluation).
- The planned start date is October 1, 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
- Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for an assistant in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at the Stadscampus 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 September 1, 2025. Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. 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: September 8, 2025 (selection interviews).
- a motivation letter
- your CV
- a detailed overview of your academic results
- predoc: your master’s thesis
- postdoc: your doctoral thesis.
- 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 Prof. dr. Sylvie De Raedt (sylvie.deraedt@uantwerpen.be) or Prof. dr. Anne Van de Vijver (anne.vandevijver@uantwerpen.be)
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