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Doctoral Researchers in Sustainable Finance

The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
29 Feb 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
KU Leuven
Research Field
Economics
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Belgium
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
38 hours/week
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
BAP-2024-126
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

• You will follow the doctoral programme in Business Economics at the faculty of Economics and Business from KU Leuven or first enrol in a pre-doctoral track.• You will prepare a doctoral dissertation (PhD) at the Finance research group of KU Leuven, under the supervision of Dr. Frederiek Schoubben, Dr. Naciye Sekerci (KU Leuven campus Antwerp) or Dr. Bert D’Espallier (KU Leuven campus Brussels). • You will be able to participate in national and international conferences where you can present your research. You are expected to attend, participate in seminars and will occasionally be involved in teaching activities, including the supervision of master theses.

Requirements

Research Field
Economics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer an employment as full-time PhD researcher or Pre-doctoral researcher for 1 year (starting October 1st 2024 or earlier), renewable after positive evaluation. You will be enrolled in the PhD Program of KU Leuven and you will work as a doctoral student in a stimulating work environment with a high degree of flexibility and autonomy.

Eligibility criteria

• You have a master's degree in Business Administration, (Applied) Economic Sciences, Business Engineering or an equivalent degree with good academic results and master thesis. Students in the final year may also apply.• You have a great interest in scientific research and good statistical skills. • You excel in critically examining scientific literature.• You are eager to learn and highly motivated to expand your knowledge of financial management and methodology. • You have good written skills, especially in English. • You are expected to present and discuss research findings in public (e.g. scientific conference, seminars).

Selection process

For more information please contact Naciye.Sekerci@kuleuven.be, Frederiek.Schoubben@kuleuven.be or Bert.despallier@kuleuven.beFor more information on the PhD Program in Business Economics, please consult https://feb.kuleuven.be/research/PhD/businesseconomics/Business. You can apply for this job until April 5th 2024 using the link below. Please attach: • Motivation letter (max 1 page) where you also briefly summarize your master thesis.• Curriculum vitae with transcript of all university grades.• (recommended) GRE or GMAT test score and/or evidence of English proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS test scores.Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
You can apply for this job no later than 05/04/2024 via the online application tool

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
KU Leuven
Country
Belgium
State/Province
Antwerpen
City
Antwerpen
Postal Code
2000
Street
Antwerpen
Geofield

Contact

State/Province
Antwerpen
City
Antwerpen
Street
Antwerpen
Postal Code
2000