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PhD Researcher: Private Equity

AcademicTransfer
5 Mar 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Vlerick Business School
Research Field
Cultural studies
Economics
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Belgium
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

PhD Researcher – Private Equity

Vlerick Business School is a triple-accredited, top-ranked international business school at the heart of Europe – with a solid scientific foundation that provides the backbone for knowledge with lasting impact. We strive to make coming to Vlerick feel like a transformative experience that ignites the entrepreneurial leadership fire. In doing so, we help form positive change-makers ready to challenge the status quo and make things happen.

Vlerick is a school, but we run it as a company, aligned with the high standards we foster in our different programmes. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven PhD Researcher on the field of Private Equity.

Your Mission:

As a PhD researcher in the field of Private Equity (i.e., venture capital, growth capital and late stage private equity), you will:

  • Perform fundamental (& applied) research in the context of Private Equity and how new sustainability (ESG) regulations have an impact on the investment behavior of private equity firms
  • Disseminate knowledge by writing academic papers, reports, articles and attending academic conferences and workshops
  • This Ph.D. will be a joint degree combining Ghent University and Tilburg University

Requirements

Specific Requirements

 You:

  • You have a Masters Degree with at least a great distinction (magna cum laude)
  • You have an interest in private equity and entrepreneurial finance
  • You have good analytical and econometric skills
  • You want to conduct relevant research both for the academic and the business world
  • You want to provide limited support to your supervisers
  • You are fluent in English
  • You can work autonomously
  • You have a proactive attitude
  • You have good writing skills
  • Located in either campus Ghent or Brussels

Additional Information

Benefits

#ProudtobeVlerick

  • Autonomy and responsibility in a dynamic, open, and international culture.
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
  • A team of enthusiastic, driven colleagues, passionate about learning.
  • Opportunities to build your network, both in academics and in business.
  • The chance to have a real impact and inspire people to live, learn and leap!

At Vlerick, openness to the world is part of our DNA. We are continuously working towards being a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work and learn at. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your dreams are, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Selection process

Take the leap!

In case you are interested in this PhD journey and meet the mentioned criteria, please apply with your resume, motivation letter and transcripts from both your bachelor and master degree via our website. As the results of a TOEFL or IELTS and/or a GRE or GMAT score might be a requirement to start our selection process together, please already upload them upon availability. If not, we will happily get back to you based on your application to let you know whether for your profile in specific, taking into account the admissions criteria of Ghent University, one or both documents will be necessary. 

If you think you meet these criteria, please apply with your CV and motivation letter in English via our website.We look forward to hearing from you!

Additional comments

Take the leap!

In case you are interested in this PhD journey and meet the mentioned criteria, please apply with your resume, motivation letter and transcripts from both your bachelor and master degree via our website. As the results of a TOEFL or IELTS and/or a GRE or GMAT score might be a requirement to start our selection process together, please already upload them upon availability. If not, we will happily get back to you based on your application to let you know whether for your profile in specific, taking into account the admissions criteria of Ghent University, one or both documents will be necessary. 

If you think you meet these criteria, please apply with your CV and motivation letter in English via our website.We look forward to hearing from you! Happy to give you more information on the job content: Sophie.Manigart@vlerick.com or Miguel.Meuleman@Vlerick.com

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Vlerick Business School
Country
Belgium
City
Gent
Postal Code
9000
Street
Reep 1

Contact

City
Gent
Website
Street
Reep 1
Postal Code
9000