Postdoctoral assistant at K.U.Leuven (AAP/BAP) - EEA
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Regulative framework
If the conditions for the allocation of a doctoral scholarship are not met, the international researcher may be appointed as a research associate (BAP) or an assistant (AAP) financed with a salary that must equal the net salary of an assistant.Definition
This form concerns highly qualified (with a doctorate or similar qualification) EEA citizens who conduct project-bound postdoctoral research in a secondary relation at the university. They must receive a salary that is equal to the salary of an assistant.Status
Status in Belgium:- EEA citizens may travel to Belgium without any foregoing procedures. Once they are enrolled at K.U.Leuven, they must request the EEA citizen’s identity card from the municipal offices. To this end, they receive the document “appendix 19b” from the Human Resources Department.
- For international researchers from Romania and Bulgaria, the law on the employment of foreign employees will remain in effect until 31 December 2011. This implies that K.U.Leuven will continue to draw up hosting agreements for these employees.
- They have the status of "employee" and are registered at the Human Resources Department as assistants (BAP/AAP).
- Upon registration at the Human Resources Department, they receive all the necessary certificates for their stay at K.U.Leuven and residence in Belgium. They must present themselves to the municipal offices within 8 business days.
Research type
Project-bound research in secondary relation (industrial projects of e.g. IWT and EU type).Financing
A salary is required| Fiscal status | Subject (possible bilateral tax treaties) |
| Social security contributions | Subject to full social security contributions |
| Scholarship amount | A salary is required, equal to that of an assistant (Scale 43). |
Status concerning the immigration authorities
No work permit is required.For international researchers from Romania and Bulgaria, the law on the employment of foreign employees will remain in effect until 31 December 2011. This implies that K.U.Leuven will continue to draw up hosting agreements for these employees.
Required insurance
- Accident and third party civil liability: as employee
- Health insurance: as employee, required registration with a Belgian health insurance company.
- Insurance for personal third party civil liability: Not obligatory, but strongly recommended.
Regulations
Academic Staff Regulations
