The Department of Management at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Antwerp, is seeking a motivated and dynamic Research and Teaching Assistant in the domains of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. This is a one-year opportunity, starting September 15, 2025, ideal for candidates looking to gain experience in academic research and university-level teaching.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in ongoing research projects related to entrepreneurship and innovation management (data collection, analysis, publication preparation)
Support faculty members in course preparation, grading, student feedback, and master thesis co-supervision
Contribute to the organization of academic events, workshops, and departmental seminars
Candidate Profile
Master’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field (final-year master’s students are also eligible)
Strong command of English (spoken and written); Dutch is a plus
Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship and innovation management
Proactive, well-organized, and collaborative mindset
Willingness to develop academic writing, data analysis, and teaching skills
What We Offer
A one-year employment contract as Research and Teaching Assistant
A vibrant, supportive academic environment with room for growth
Opportunities to develop research, teaching, and analytical skills
Access to a wide network of researchers and industry experts
Competitive salary based on the university pay scale
Application Procedure
Please send the following documents by June 18, 2025, to tanya.haegemans@uantwerpen.be:
A motivation letter (cover letter)
Your CV
Contact details of two academic/professional references
Interviews will be scheduled on July 2, 2025, based on a preselection made of submitted applications. Please block this date in your agenda.
Contact for Further Information
Prof. dr. Johanna Vanderstraeten – Johanna.vanderstraeten@uantwerpen.be
Prof. dr. Sascha Albers (Department Chair) – Sascha.albers@uantwerpen.be