Apply for the Doctoral Fellow in Political Science Position at Ghent University in Belgium
Application Deadline: 11 July 2025
Apply for the Doctoral Fellow in Political Science Position at Ghent University in Belgium
Overview
Are you ready to dive into cutting-edge political science research in a vibrant academic community? Ghent University is hiring a full-time PhD fellow to join the GASPAR research group for the 4-year project: “Do voters use socio-demographic cues to estimate politicians’ ideological positions?”
Research Focus:
The Doctoral Fellow in Political Science will explore how gender, age, and ethnicity shape ideological perceptions of politicians. You’ll use experimental methods and statistical analysis to test and build theory — contributing to democratic insights with real-world impact!
Supervisors:
Prof. Dr. Bram Wauters & Dr. Robin Devroe
Your Profile
- Master’s in Political Science, Sociology, Public Admin, Political Psychology, or related
- Critical thinker with scientific curiosity
- Keen to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiar with or ready to learn experiments & stats
- Fluent in English (and Dutch or willing to learn)
What is offered
4-year PhD contract (1-year + extension)
Tax-free scholarship
36+ days of holiday
Bicycle allowance, eco vouchers & more perks!
How to Apply:
Send 1 PDF with your:
- CV
- Diploma (if available)
- Motivation letter
- One page proposal on how you’d approach the topic
Email to: bram.wauters@ugent.be
Final-year Master’s students are highly encouraged to apply!
For questions, reach out to:
🔹 bram.wauters@ugent.be
🔹 robin.devroe@vub.be
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