Academic Assistant - Inter-Departemental European Advanced studies Programme - College of Europe in Bruges
Short summary
The College of Europe is seeking applications for the position of part-time Academic Assistant (50% FTE), joining the Inter-Departemental European Advanced studies Programme at its Bruges campus from 17 August 2026 onwards.
About the College: Welcome to the laboratory of European integration
The College of Europe is the oldest postgraduate institute of European studies, with campuses in Bruges (est. 1949), Natolin/Warsaw (est. 1992) and Tirana (est. 2024). Across the campuses, and under the motto of “studying and living Europe together”, the College hosts every year approximately 500 students of over 50 different nationalities, pursuing advanced Master’s programmes with a duration of 10 months in a residential format. Beyond a broad spectrum of additional executive education activities, the College also implements comprehensive training programmes for junior diplomats and officials from EU member states and the enlargement regions.
Centred around its core educational and training activities, the College of Europe has the mission to contribute to the construction of Europe and to good relations between the European Union and its international partners. All staff members contribute to the College mission with professional dedication, a spirit of pro-active collegiality and mutual respect.
For more information about the College, please visit our website.
For more information about the Inter-Departemental European Advanced studies Programme, please visit this webpage.
The Role
Based in Bruges, the Academic Assistant will be working under the direct supervision of the Academic Coordinator and in close cooperation with the other staff members of the Programme.
The main tasks and responsibilities of the Academic Assistant will include:
- Acting as the link between professors and students;
- Teaching (e.g. giving tutorials, providing academic advice to students);
- Assisting professors (e.g. organisational back-up, compiling reading lists);
- Contributing to the IDEAs Programme administration (e.g. organise guest lectures, conferences, exam supervision), in cooperation with the rest of the IDEAs team;
- Assisting and conducting individual and collective research and academic writing (e.g. publications from the scientific events organized by the Programme).
Your Profile
For the position of Academic Assistant, the College is looking for:
- Graduates in Law, Political Science, Sociology, Economics or History holding an advanced Master's Degree in European Studies with a mention “very good” (15/20);
- A very good written and oral command of English and French;
- The ability to work as part of a team;
- An interest, and preferably, an experience in research and higher education;
- Good organisational skills; and
- A high measure of flexibility (working hours can include evenings or weekends).
A degree of familiarity with the College of Europe would be considered an asset.
Our offer
- An excellent academic setting;
- A pleasant and stimulating international working environment;
- An employment contract under Belgian law of definite duration (and renewable);
- A competitive remuneration;
- A comprehensive benefits package including the legal holiday pay and an end-of-year bonus, meal vouchers, a transportation allowance, hospitalisation insurance, and a group insurance;
- Legal holidays plus two extra public holidays (9th of May and 11th of July) and eight closing days during the winter break;
- A telework policy (up to two days per week) and allowance;
- An invaluable opportunity to contribute to a renowned project of European integration.
How to apply
Applications in English or French, comprising a detailed CV, transcripts and a one-page motivation letter, should be submitted by at the latest by 11 May 2026 to Prof. Didier Georgakakis, Academic Coordinator of the Inter-Departemental European Advanced studies Programme at the email address info.ideas@coleurope.eu, mentioning “Application for the position of Academic Assistant” in the subject line.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview beginning of June.
For further information on the position, please contact one of the current assistants of the programme at marie.acabo@coleurope.eu.
For HR related questions, please contact Julie Favril, HR Co-Director at recruitment.be@coleurope.eu.
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The College of Europe is committed to equal treatment and opportunity. It aims to reflect the diversity of our society and to offer an inclusive work and study environment for all members of its community. Consistent with these goals, the Bruges campus has a zero-tolerance policy for any acts against the dignity and integrity of individuals, whether in the form of discrimination, bullying, harassment, stalking, violence, or sexual misconduct. Candidates are therefore recruited and selected on the basis of skills and experience, regardless of sex, age, ability, ethnicity, class and background, political belief, race, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, culture, or any other grounds.