Doctoral Fellowship in Macroeconometrics – Ghent University, Belgium
Topic The project is situated at the intersection of macroeconometrics and time series analysis and focuses on the statistical properties of local projection methods for estimating impulse responses. Impulse response analysis plays a central role in modern macroeconomics, yet widely used estimation methods face important challenges in finite samples and in environments with highly persistent or non-stationary data. This PhD project studies the bias, consistency, and inference properties of local projection estimators in both time series and panel data settings. The research will contribute to the development of bias-corrected estimators and robust inference procedures, with the goal of strengthening the theoretical foundations of impulse response analysis in applied macroeconomics. Role and responsibilities The successful candidate will carry out independent, high-level research within this project, in close interaction with the promoter and international collaborators. Your main tasks include: Conducting a thorough review of the theoretical and empirical literature in macroeconometrics and time series analysis. Developing analytical results on the asymptotic and finite-sample properties of local projection estimators. Designing and implementing Monte Carlo simulations to assess estimator performance. Writing high-quality academic papers for submission to leading international journals. Presenting research results at international conferences and workshops. In addition to research activities, the PhD student may be involved in limited educational support activities, for example assisting with specific course-related activities or co-supervision of bachelor's or master's theses related to the project, in accordance with the regulations for doctoral fellows. Job profile We are looking for a highly motivated and analytically strong candidate with the following qualifications: You have (or will obtain shortly) a master's degree in Economics, Econometrics, or a closely related field. You have a strong background in econometrics and macroeconomics. You have a pronounced interest in theoretical and methodological research. You are comfortable with mathematical derivations and quantitative analysis. Experience with numerical simulations and programming (e.g. MATLAB, R, or Python) is an asset. You are able to work independently and have strong communication skills. You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Our offer We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial appointment of 12 months, which—after a positive evaluation—will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months. The doctoral fellowship amounts to 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances, in accordance with the Ghent University salary scales (approx. 2,650–3,000 EUR net/month). A fellowship that meets the conditions of the doctoral fellowship regulations is exempt from personal income tax. In addition to the monthly stipend, fellows receive a holiday bonus (paid in June) and a year-end bonus (13th month), both in line with Ghent University's AAP salary scales. All Ghent University staff members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including extensive training and career development opportunities, 36 days of annual leave for a full-time position (supplemented by fixed bridge days), a bicycle allowance, and eco vouchers. The position offers the opportunity to conduct research in an international and intellectually stimulating academic environment at the Department of Economics in Ghent. Ghent University consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide. Ghent is a vibrant and welcoming city in the heart of Europe, offering a high quality of life and a rich cultural scene. How to apply Applications should be sent by email to: Prof. Gerdie Everaert gerdie.everaert@ugent.be Department of Economics, Ghent University https://www.ugent.be/eb/economics/en Applications should include: An academic CV. A motivation letter. A reference letter. Transcripts of academic records. A brief overview of previous research experience (e.g. master's thesis or research projects). Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early application is encouraged. The position remains open until filled. Starting date: Flexible, ideally as soon as possible; the exact starting date is negotiable with the successful candidate.
The Department of Economics at Ghent University is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an FWO-funded research project in theoretical macroeconometrics, under the supervision of Prof. Gerdie Everaert. The project studies the bias, consistency, and inference properties of local projection methods for estimating impulse responses in time series and panel data settings.
Department of Economics, Ghent University
We are looking for a highly motivated and analytically strong candidate who: Has (or will shortly obtain) a European master's degree in Economics, Econometrics, or a closely related field. Has a strong background in econometrics and macroeconomics. Has a pronounced interest in theoretical and methodological research. Is comfortable with mathematical derivations and quantitative analysis. Has experience with numerical simulations and programming (e.g. MATLAB, R, or Python) — an asset, not a requirement. Is able to work independently and has strong communication skills. Is fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
PhD Position in Economics: Renewable Energy Auctions
Research project The project, Design of auction-based support schemes for renewable energy in Europe, studies renewable energy auctions using auction theory and industrial organization. The exact orientation is flexible, and the candidate will develop their doctoral research project during the first year. Possible directions include: De-risking green investment: how public support affects private insurance, technology choices and incentives to control costs. Multi-technology auctions: how auctions can balance competition, technology portfolios, systemic risk and European strategic autonomy. Local content requirements: how non-price award criteria affect competition and strategic trade. Pre-qualification requirements and completion bonds: how these instruments affect project abandonment, innovation and competition. Eligibility and candidate profile Applicants must meet the following requirements: a two-year research master's degree (120 ECTS) in Economics, obtained with distinction; or a master's degree in another field complemented by at least one year of graduate-level courses in economics; solid graduate-level training in microeconomic theory, including industrial organization, and game theory; proficiency in English; Research environment and funding The successful candidate will join the LIDAM Energy Group at CORE. The FSR doctoral scholarship initially covers 24 months, with a possible 24-month extension subject to the funding conditions and satisfactory progress. It currently provides about EUR 2,400 net per month and is exempt from income tax. Timing and application The position starts in autumn 2026, no later than January 2027. Applications received by 21 September 2026 will receive full consideration. Review continues until the position is filled. Read the full position details and apply.
UCLouvain seeks candidates with a two-year research master's degree for Design of auction-based support schemes for renewable energy in Europe. This full-time PhD position at LIDAM/CORE uses auction theory and industrial organization. Candidates should have solid graduate-level training in microeconomic theory, industrial organization and game theory, and be willing to develop a doctoral project within this area during the first year.
UCLouvain - Louvain Institute of Data Analysis and Modeling in economics and statistics (LIDAM)
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
Academic Position in Operations Management
Research You are an ambitious, internationally oriented researcher in the domain of operations management. You publish in international top journals within the field, attract external research funding, develop international research projects, and advise doctoral students. You strive for excellence in research and as such contribute to the reputation of the Faculty of Economics and Business and KU Leuven. You have an outspoken interest in fundamental scientific research and perceive opportunities for valorization of research findings and applied research. Teaching You are willing to teach courses in the field of operations management at the campuses in Leuven, Antwerp, Brussels and/or Kortrijk. When assigning courses, we take as much as possible your profile and experience into account. You contribute to the optimization and continuous development of the educational programs for which the operations management department is responsible, and you supervise bachelor’s and/or master’s theses. Tenure track candidates start with limited teaching duties. You develop teaching methods in line with the KU Leuven approach of research-based education with an emphasis on activating students (see http://www.kuleuven.be/english/education/education-at-ku-leuven). You take advantage of the opportunities offered by the faculty and the university to further develop your teaching skills. You contribute to the educational philosophy of the university, and you show commitment to uphold the high standards of its programs. Service You show a willingness to integrate in the research group, to actively participate in and contribute to professional group activities, and to take up internal service duties. You put teaching and research activities at the service of society and aim to contribute to the broader social debate. Tenure track candidates start with limited service duties. Profile You have a PhD or will earn it before 1/7/2027 in Economics or Business with an emphasis on operations management or a PhD in a related domain (e.g., operations management, supply chain management, operations research) with evidence of expertise in this field of research. You have excellent research output or research potential. The quality of your research is demonstrated by publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, promising research projects and work-in-progress papers, and/or international research experience. Junior applicants show their research potential through the quality of their PhD dissertation or job market paper, and academic references. Experience in writing grant proposals and a strong international network are recommended. You can show evidence of strong didactical skills and preferably have teaching experience in the field of operations management. You have the necessary communication and organizational skills and are a team player. Research expertise and/or teaching expertise in port logistics is a plus. Your written and spoken English is excellent. The official administrative language used at KU Leuven is Dutch. If you do not speak Dutch (or do not speak it well) at the start of employment, you can follow language training provided by KU Leuven to enable you to take part in administrative meetings. Before teaching courses in Dutch, you will be given the opportunity to learn Dutch to the required standard. Offer The vacancy is open to both junior and senior researchers. PhD students in the final phase of their studies may also apply, provided they obtain their PhD degree before 1/7/2027. You will be hired in the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or (Full) Professor, depending on your qualifications and academic experience. Junior researchers will be appointed as assistant professor in tenure track for a period of 5 years, which in case of a positive evaluation is followed by an appointment as a tenured associate professor. You will join a dynamic and internationally oriented research environment. This full-time position initially requires a clear commitment to the Leuven campus of the FEB, where you will join the Operations Management Research group. More information about the group can be found at https://feb.kuleuven.be/research/decision-sciences-and-information-management/om. Research at the Operations Management group happens in close collaboration with colleagues on the Leuven and Brussels campuses of the FEB. The Faculty of Economics and Business has systematically been ranked highly by several independent accreditation committees regarding the quality of its research and teaching programs. The FEB has acquired the renowned EQUIS accreditation and benefits from an extensive national and international network, both in academia and in the business world. For more information, please consult: http://feb.kuleuven.be/eng/research. KU Leuven is well set to welcome foreign professors and their family and provides practical support with regard to immigration & administration, housing, childcare, learning Dutch, and partner career coaching, among others. To facilitate scientific onboarding and accelerate research in the first phase a starting grant of 110 000 euro is offered to new professors without substantial other funding, appointed for at least 50%. https://feb.kuleuven.be/nl/0790-bro-intzap.pdf. The KU Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity and explicitly encourages underrepresented groups at the university to apply. For more information, please consult: https://www.kuleuven.be/engage/english/diversity/index.html. Interested? For more information please contact Prof. dr. Jannik Matuschke, chair of the search committee, mail: jannik.matuschke@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Sophie De Winne, dean, Faculty of Economics and Business, mail: sophie.dewinne@kuleuven.be. More detailed information on the job application procedure and the documents that need to be uploaded, can be found on the following website: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/en/academic-staff/senior-academic-staff-tenure-track-information#job-application In addition to the required documents mentioned on our website, we ask that candidates also submit two additional documents. One should focus on their research background and include a complete publication list and a research plan. The second document should highlight the candidate's teaching experience and include teaching evaluations, an overview of teaching activities, and their perspective on academic education. External academic reference letters (required for junior applicants) can be sent directly to evi.fosse@kuleuven.be. For problems with online applying, please contact solliciteren@kuleuven.be. KU Leuven attaches great importance to research integrity and ethical conduct and will therefore ask you to sign an integrity statement upon appointment. You can apply for this job no later than September 14, 2026 via the online application tool KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address.
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of the KU Leuven has a vacancy for a full-time academic position in the field of Operations Management. The vacancy is open to both junior and senior researchers. PhD students in the final phase of their studies may also apply. You will be hired in the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or (Full) Professor, depending on your qualifications and academic experience. Junior researchers will be appointed as assistant professor in tenure track for a period of 5 years, which in case of a positive evaluation is followed by an appointment as a tenured associate professor. Unit website
KU Leuven, Faculty of Economics and Business
Call for papers - ECMI Annual Conference
Research papers should cover (but are not limited to) one or more of the following areas: Competitiveness, integration and the global positioning of EU capital markets The future architecture of EU capital markets supervision and the implications for the Market Integration and Supervision Package Channelling household, institutional and long-term savings into productive investment and Europe’s strategic priorities Retail investment, financial literacy and behavioural drivers of market participation Scale-up financing, IPO markets and the financing of innovation in Europe Market structure, liquidity, transparency and the role of market makers in EU securities markets Post-trade integration, settlement infrastructure and the future of European market infrastructure The digital transformation of capital markets: digital assets, tokenisation, DLT, artificial intelligence and platform finance Sustainable finance and the evolving ESG ecosystem: disclosure, standardisation, reporting frameworks and data quality The role of non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI), institutional investors and macroprudential frameworks in capital market The macro-financial effects of monetary, fiscal and industrial policies on capital markets The ‘cost of non-Europe’ in financial integration and capital markets development
The European Capital Markets Institute (ECMI) is calling for the submission of research papers in the area of capital markets and their functioning. The author(s) of the best paper will be awarded a prize of EUR 5000 and present their findings at the ECMI Annual Conference on 10 November 2026. Deadline to apply: 6 September 2026.
European Capital Markets Institute (ECMI)
Bonn–Oxford–European Commission Macro Workshop: Uneven Impacts of Geoeconomic Shifts
Date: 3 Dec 2026 - 4 Dec 2026 Location: Brussels, European Commission Contact: EC-Bonn-Oxford-MacroWorkshop-2026@ec.europa.eu Workshop Overview Theme: Geoeconomic fragmentation, trade policies, global imbalances, and shifts in energy markets affect economies in uneven ways, with important implications for Europe. This workshop brings together researchers and policymakers to examine how macroeconomic models and data with sectoral and household heterogeneity can better capture the propagation of such shocks across industries, countries, and income groups, as well as their interaction with policy. The objective is to assess how frontier research with explicit heterogeneity can strengthen policy analysis along these dimensions. We invite submissions of high-quality papers addressing these themes, including (but not limited to): geoeconomic fragmentation and trade, energy price shocks, economic security, global imbalances, heterogeneous-agent macro models, European integration, sectoral reallocation, and policy design in an open economy context. Due to limited presentation slots, only a small number of papers will be selected. Yan Bai (U of Rochester, CUHK, CEPR), Diego Perez (NYU) and Elisa Rubbo (U of Chicago) have confirmed their participation. We are looking forward to your submissions! Submission details Please submit full papers or extended abstracts by 30 June 2026 via our submission platform. Authors of accepted papers will be notified by 21 July 2026. Logistics The workshop will take place in Brussels at the European Commission over two half days (3-4 December 2026). Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for presenters from academic institutions; funding for other participants can be considered on a case-by-case basis. Organisers Christian Bayer (U of Bonn, CEPR), Olga Croitorov (EC, DG ECFIN), Julia Le Blanc (EC JRC, CPER), Philipp Pfeiffer (EC, DG ECFIN), Marco Ratto (EC, JRC), Federica Romei (U of Oxford, CEPR)
This workshop aims to bring together researchers and policymakers to examine how macroeconomic models and data with sectoral and household heterogeneity can better capture the propagation of geoeconomic shocks across industries, countries, and income groups.
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
Research professor in Statistics and Data Science
Research You are an ambitious, internationally oriented researcher in the domain of Statistics and Data Science. The research should contain a strong statistical component and align with recent developments in data science. It must be relevant for the field of business economics. An interest in operations research is a plus. You publish in international top journals within the field, attract external research funding, develop international research projects, and advise doctoral students. You strive for excellence in research and as such contribute to the reputation of the Faculty of Economics and Business and KU Leuven. You have an outspoken interest in fundamental scientific research and perceive opportunities for valorization of research findings and applied research. Teaching You teach courses in statistics. The statistics courses will mainly be offered to students in Business Economics, and the teaching should be tailored to the needs of these students. During the first ten years of appointment, there is a (very) limited teaching load, which allows the candidate to focus on research and to build a strong research group. When assigning courses, we take as much as possible your profile and experience into account. You contribute to the optimization and continuous development of the educational programs for which the department is responsible, and you supervise bachelor’s and/or master’s theses. You develop teaching methods in line with the KU Leuven approach of research-based education with an emphasis on activating students (see http://www.kuleuven.be/english/education/education-at-ku-leuven). You take advantage of the opportunities offered by the faculty and the university to further develop your teaching skills. You contribute to the educational philosophy of the university, and you show commitment to uphold the high standards of its programs. Service You show a willingness to integrate in the research group, to actively participate in and contribute to professional group activities, and to take up internal service duties. You put teaching and research activities at the service of society and aim to contribute to the broader social debate. Tenure track candidates start with limited service duties. Requirements You have a PhD in Economics, Business, Science, Sociology or a PhD in a related domain, with evidence of expertise in the field of statistics and data science. You have excellent research output or research potential. The quality of your research is demonstrated by publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, promising research projects and work-in-progress papers, and/or international research experience. Experience in writing grant proposals and a strong international network are recommended. You can show evidence of strong didactical skills and preferably have teaching experience in the field of statistics. You have the necessary communication and organizational skills and are a team player. Your written and spoken English is excellent. The official administrative language used at KU Leuven is Dutch. If you do not speak Dutch (or do not speak it well) at the start of employment, you can follow language training provided by KU Leuven to enable you to take part in administrative meetings. Before teaching courses in Dutch, you will be given the opportunity to learn Dutch to the required standard. Offer The vacancy is open to both junior and senior researchers. You will be hired in the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or (Full) Professor, depending on your qualifications and academic experience. Junior researchers will be appointed as assistant professor in tenure track for a period of 5 years, which in case of a positive evaluation is followed by an appointment as a tenured associate professor. Your campus affiliation will be the campus of FEB in Leuven, where you will join the research group of ORSTAT. The Faculty of Economics and Business has systematically been ranked highly by several independent accreditation committees regarding the quality of its research and teaching programs. The FEB has acquired the renowned EQUIS accreditation and benefits from an extensive national and international network, both in academia and in the business world. For more information, please consult: http://feb.kuleuven.be/eng/research. KU Leuven is well set to welcome foreign professors and their family and provides practical support with regard to immigration & administration, housing, childcare, learning Dutch, and partner career coaching, among others. To facilitate scientific onboarding and accelerate research in the first phase a starting grant of 110 000 euro is offered to new professors (subject to eligibility criteria). The KU Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity and explicitly encourages underrepresented groups at the university to apply. For more information, please consult: https://www.kuleuven.be/engage/english/diversity. Call Research professorships (BOFZAP) Procedure application and selection Interested? Before you start your application, please read the full description of the procedure and important information about attachments and templates under 'Call for Research Professorships (BOFZAP)' and 'Procedure application and selection’ under 'More information'. More information on the content of the job can be obtained from the academic contact person Prof. dr. Christophe Croux, Chair of the Search Committee, mail: christophe.croux@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Sophie De Winne, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business, mail: sophie.dewinne@kuleuven.be. External academic reference letters (required for junior applicants) can be sent directly to evi.fosse@kuleuven.be. More information on the guidelines, regulations and application file is available from Ms. Kristin Vermeylen (kristin.vermeylen@kuleuven.be) or Ms. Martine van Nierop (martine.vannierop@kuleuven.be , tel. +32 16 32 76 98). You can apply for this job no later than September 01, 2026 via the online application tool Do you have a question about the online application system? Please consult our FAQ or email us at apply@kuleuven.be KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address.
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of the KU Leuven has a vacancy for a full-time academic research position in the research group ORSTAT (Operations Research and Statistics). The vacancy is open to excellent junior and senior researchers. You will be hired in the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or (Full) Professor, depending on your qualifications and academic experience. Junior researchers will be appointed as assistant professor in tenure track for a period of 5 years, which in case of a positive evaluation is followed by an appointment as a tenured associate professor. Unit website
Faculty of Economics and Business, KU Leuven
Academic position in Information Systems Engineering
Research You are an ambitious, internationally oriented researcher in the domain of information systems engineering. You publish in international top journals within the field, attract external research funding, develop international research projects, and advise doctoral students. You strive for excellence in research and as such contribute to the reputation of the Faculty of Economics and Business and KU Leuven. You have an outspoken interest in fundamental scientific research and perceive opportunities for valorization of research findings and applied research. Teaching You teach courses in the field of information systems engineering at the campuses in Leuven, Brussels and Kortrijk, and in the future possibly on campus Antwerp. When assigning courses, we take as much as possible your profile and experience into account. You contribute to the optimization and continuous development of the educational programs for which the LIRIS department is responsible, and you supervise bachelor’s and/or master’s theses. Tenure track candidates start with limited teaching duties. You develop teaching methods in line with the KU Leuven approach of research-based education with an emphasis on activating students (see http://www.kuleuven.be/english/education/education-at-ku-leuven). You take advantage of the opportunities offered by the faculty and the university to further develop your teaching skills. You contribute to the educational philosophy of the university, and you show commitment to uphold the high standards of its programs. Service You show a willingness to integrate in the research group, to actively participate in and contribute to professional group activities, and to take up internal service duties. You put teaching and research activities at the service of society and aim to contribute to the broader social debate. Tenure track candidates start with limited service duties. Profile You have a PhD in Economics or Business with an emphasis on information systems engineering or a PhD in a related domain (e.g., computer science, business information systems, industrial management, information management, …) with evidence of expertise in this field of research. Candidates who passed the predefense / reading committee with a positive evaluation before 1/1/2027 are welcome to apply as well (on the condition that the candidate would obtain the diploma before the start date of the appointment). We are looking for candidates in the field of information systems engineering (ISE), with a clear emphasis on the engineering component. You combine a solid understanding of underlying technologies with a strong focus on information systems that support business processes. The ideal profile bridges technical system design and the organisational or user context in which these systems operate. We therefore seek researchers who address architectural and design questions of information systems, rather than profiles focused solely on user‑oriented IS research without system design, or purely technical development detached from organisational implications. Candidates whose expertise aligns closely with IS engineering—integrating technological depth with business‑oriented system design—are strongly preferred. With a view to collaboration, the department prefers candidates whose skill sets align well with and complement existing expertise within the department: simulation, process/conceptual modeling, IoT, analytics, IS engineering, Security & Privacy by design etc. Areas of particular interest include Digital Twins and the design of AI systems for business and management. As described above, for each of these topics, the candidate should focus on both the engineering aspect and the relationship with individuals and organisations. You have excellent research output or research potential. The quality of your research is demonstrated by publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, promising research projects and work-in-progress papers, and/or international research experience. Junior applicants show their research potential through the quality of their PhD dissertation or job market paper, and academic references. Experience in writing grant proposals and a strong international network are recommended. You can show evidence of strong didactical skills and preferably have teaching experience in the field of information systems engineering. You have the necessary communication and organizational skills and are a team player. Your written and spoken English is excellent. The official administrative language used at KU Leuven is Dutch. If you do not speak Dutch (or do not speak it well) at the start of employment, you can follow language training provided by KU Leuven to enable you to take part in administrative meetings. Before teaching courses in Dutch, you will be given the opportunity to learn Dutch to the required standard. Offer The vacancy is open to both junior and senior researchers. PhD students in the final phase of their studies may also apply, provided they passed the predefense / reading committee with a positive evaluation before 1/1/2027 and obtain their PhD degree before appointment. You will be hired in the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or (Full) Professor, depending on your qualifications and academic experience. Junior researchers will be appointed as Assistant professor in tenure track for a period of 5 years, which in case of a positive evaluation is followed by an appointment as a tenured associate professor. You will join a dynamic and internationally oriented research environment. This full-time position initially requires a clear commitment to the Leuven campus of the FEB, where you will join the LIRIS department. More information about LIRIS can be found at https://feb.kuleuven.be/research/decision-sciences-and-information-management/liris/liris. Research at LIRIS happens in close collaboration with colleagues on the Leuven and Brussels campuses of the FEB. The Faculty of Economics and Business has systematically been ranked highly by several independent accreditation committees regarding the quality of its research and teaching programs. The FEB has acquired the renowned EQUIS accreditation and benefits from an extensive national and international network, both in academia and in the business world. For more information, please consult: http://feb.kuleuven.be/eng/research. KU Leuven is well set to welcome foreign professors and their family and provides practical support with regard to immigration & administration, housing, childcare, learning Dutch, and partner career coaching, among others. To facilitate scientific onboarding and accelerate research in the first phase a starting grant of 110 000 euro is offered to new professors without substantial other funding, appointed for at least 50%: https://feb.kuleuven.be/nl/0790-bro-intzap.pdf. The KU Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity and explicitly encourages underrepresented groups at the university to apply. For more information, please consult: https://www.kuleuven.be/engage/english/diversity/index.html. Interested? For more information please contact Prof. dr. Monique Snoeck, chair of the search committee, or Prof. dr. Sophie De Winne, dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business, mail: sophie.dewinne@kuleuven.be. More detailed information on the job application procedure and the documents that need to be uploaded, can be found on the following website: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/en/academic-staff/senior-academic-staff-tenure-track-information#job-application. In addition to the required documents mentioned on our website, we ask that candidates also submit two additional documents mentioned as optional on the website: The research statement should focus on their research background and include a complete publication list (including impact factor and citation information if available), details on research projects, and a research plan. The teaching statement should highlight the candidate's teaching experience and include teaching evaluations, an overview of teaching activities, and their perspective on academic education. External academic reference letters (required for junior applicants) can be sent directly to Evi Fosse. KU Leuven attaches great importance to research integrity and ethical conduct and will therefore ask you to sign an integrity statement upon appointment. For problems with online applying, please contact solliciteren@kuleuven.be. You can apply for this job no later than August 20, 2026 via the online application tool
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of the KU Leuven has two vacancies for full-time academic positions in the research department LIRIS. The vacancies are open to both junior and senior researchers. PhD students in the final phase of their studies may also apply. You will be hired in the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or (Full) Professor, depending on your qualifications and academic experience. Junior researchers will be appointed as assistant professor in tenure track for a period of 5 years, which in case of a positive evaluation is followed by an appointment as a tenured associate professor. Unit website
PhD student position in Operations Management — KU Leuven
PhD student position in Operations Management — KU Leuven (ref. BAP-2026-224) Laatst aangepast: 02/04/26 The Research Centre for Operations Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, KU Leuven (Belgium) has a vacancy for a PhD student position at the intersection of Operations Research and Supply Chain Management. We are looking for a full-time PhD student to do research on supply chain visibility and network resilience, under the supervision of profs. Jannik Matuschke, Erik Demeulemeester, and Maximiliano Udenio. Project Global supply chains are large, complex networks that are typically opaque even to the firms that operate within them. A firm generally has visibility only to its direct (tier-1) suppliers and, at best, a small fraction of its tier-2 suppliers. However, empirical supply networks routinely span 10 to 15 tiers. This lack of visibility creates significant vulnerability: firms cannot anticipate, prepare for, or respond to disruptions that originate deep in their upstream network. This PhD project aims to develop a formal framework for supply chain visibility and resilience using tools from Operations Research and Operations Management, such as network theory, combinatorial optimization, and econometrics. The project pursues three interrelated aims: first, to characterize how network structure affects the cost and robustness of supply chain visibility; second, to study what actions a focal firm can take within its local sphere of influence to improve its resilience, including the design of its sourcing strategy; and third, to validate the theoretical framework empirically using real-world supply chain network data. Results of the research will be communicated through top-level publications in operations research and operations management journals, and through presentations at international conferences. Although the focus is on research, the candidate can be asked to give guidance to Master’s students, to be involved in teaching, and to supervise and correct exams. Profile You recently obtained your master’s degree (or you are about to graduate in 2026) in Business Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, (Business) Economics, or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level. You have a strong interest in combinatorial optimization, network analysis, and/or supply chain management. Excellent results in prior studies are an asset (cum laude — distinction, or higher). Experience with optimization software (such as Gurobi, CPLEX, or similar) and/or programming languages (such as Python, MATLAB, or R) is an asset. You can conduct independent research (demonstrated, e.g., by an excellent Master’s thesis) as well as collaborate well in teams. You have excellent command of spoken and written English and are equipped with good communication skills. You are willing to participate in (international) seminars and conferences. You are willing to enroll in the PhD program of the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, which entails 21 ECTS of relevant coursework. You will also give guidance to students, be involved in teaching activities and in the supervision of exams. Offer A fulltime PhD position for 1 year, starting 2026, September 15, renewable up to a maximum of four years upon yearly successful evaluations. The work should lead to a PhD degree. An interesting and diverse job within a dynamic and pleasant working environment, in a group conducting research at the highest international standards. A social, tolerant, and constructive workplace that offers ample opportunities for personal development. A correct and beneficial salary. Numerous opportunities for personal growth, illustrated by e.g., conference participation, “doctoral schools” courses on transferable skills, participation in educational initiatives, and publication opportunities. Applications should be submitted through KU Leuven’s online platform together with: a motivation letter with a statement of skills and research interests; a curriculum vitae with at least 2 references; a writing sample from the master thesis or relevant (individual) coursework; university diploma copies and complete transcripts. Interested? For more information please contact Prof. dr. Maxi Udenio Castro, mail: maxi.udenio@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Jannik Matuschke, mail: jannik.matuschke@kuleuven.be. You can apply for this job no later than April 30, 2026 via the online application tool. KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. Tewerkstellingspercentage: Voltijds Locatie: Leuven Solliciteren tot en met: 30/04/2026 23:59 CET Tags: Ingenieurswetenschappen, Wiskunde, Industriële Ingenieurswetenschappen, Economie
The Research Centre for Operations Management at KU Leuven is seeking a PhD student for research on supply chain visibility and network resilience. Website van de eenheid
KU Leuven Faculteit Economie & Bedrijfswetenschappen (FEB) - Operations Management
PhD student position in Data Science – KU Leuven
Project The PhD candidate will work on the development of advanced statistical and machine learning methods for time series prediction, with applications mainly in the field of traffic safety. In particular, the candidate will investigate and further develop statistical and machine learning methods for modelling and forecasting traffic safety outcomes, and contribute to data collection initiatives in function of advanced data analysis in the broad field of road safety research (with focus on, among others, regions, road types, road user categories and their interactions, assessment of road safety interventions and risk contributing factors…). Specific cases will be selected during the PhD. Results of the research will be communicated in top-level publications, and through presentations at international conferences and, where applicable, for relevant policy makers. Although the focus is on research, the candidate can be asked to give guidance to Bachelor’s and Master’s students, to be involved in teaching and to supervise and correct exams. Profile • You recently obtained your master’s degree (or you are about to graduate in 2026) in Business Engineering, Business and Information Systems Engineering, Statistics and Data Science, Mathematics, (Business) Economics, or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level. • You have a strong interest in statistics / data science and its applications. • Excellent results in prior studies are a requirement (cum laude – distinction, or higher). • Experience with programming languages (such as R and/or Python) is an asset. • You can conduct independent research (demonstrated, e.g., by an excellent Master’s thesis) as well as collaborate well in teams. • You have excellent command of spoken and written English and are equipped with good communication skills. • You are willing to participate in (international) seminars and conferences. • You are willing to enroll in the PhD program of the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, which entails 21-ECTS of relevant coursework. • You will also give guidance to students, be involved in teaching activities and in the supervision of exams. Offer • A fulltime PhD position for 1 year, starting 2026, September 15, renewable up to a maximum of four years upon yearly successful evaluations. The work should lead to a PhD degree. • An interesting and diverse job within a dynamic and pleasant working environment, in a group conducting research at the highest international standards. • A social, tolerant, and constructive workplace that offers ample opportunities for personal development. • A correct and beneficial salary. • Numerous opportunities for personal growth, illustrated by e.g., conference participation, “doctoral schools” courses on transferable skills, participation in educational initiatives, and publication opportunities. Applications should be submitted through KU Leuven’s online platform together with: 1) a motivation letter with a statement of skills and research interests; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) university diploma copies and complete transcripts More info on making a PhD at KU Leuven Interested? For more information please contact Prof. dr. Filip Van den Bossche, mail: filip.vandenbossche@kuleuven.be You can apply for this job no later than April 30, 2026 via the online application tool KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address. Sollicitatieprocedure Arbeidsvoorwaarden Loopbaanmogelijkheden Heb je een vraag over de online sollicitatieprocedure? Raadpleeg onze veelgestelde vragen of stuur een e-mail naar solliciteren@kuleuven.be
The ORSTAT research group, Faculty of Economics and Business, KU Leuven (Belgium) has a vacancy for a PhD student position in Data Science. We are looking for a full-time PhD student to do research on the use of statistical and machine learning methods for analyzing and forecasting traffic safety outcomes, under the supervision of prof. Filip Van den Bossche and prof. Christophe Croux. Website van de eenheid
statistical and machine learning methods
Project The Operations Management Research Group of KU Leuven (Belgium) is offering a position for a full-time PhD student. The position is associated with a research project that aims integrating human preferences and fairness considerations into scheduling processes such as surgery, patient or staff scheduling using, e.g., multi-objective optimization or machine learning approaches and analyzing efficiency-fairness trade offs. The research will be conducted under the supervision of Prof. Laura Maria Poreschack of the Research Centre for Operations Management located on the campus Brussels and Leuven. This research should lead to a PhD-degree within 4 years. The research center for Operations Management covers a wide range of challenging topics in different areas of operations management. KU Leuven is the largest university in Belgium and is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities worldwide. In addition to its historic main campus in Leuven, the university has multiple campuses in cities such as Brussels and Antwerp, offering a vibrant and internationally connected academic environment. KU Leuven collaborates with more than 450 partner institutions across the globe, fostering strong international research networks. Note that this research track offers flexibility for the PhD researcher to develop their own research ideas, and that plans or topics may evolve based on advancements in academic literature or emerging opportunities. Nonetheless, the primary objective remains to publish high-quality research papers on this topic while ensuring practical relevance and/or a meaningful impact on teaching. Profile • You have a master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Econometrics, or data/ computer science (or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level). • You have a solid, mathematically-oriented, academic background in the topics related to this PhD position. Good knowledge of combinatorial optimization (scheduling problems, mathematical modelling etc.), machine learning and/or strong programming skills are an asset. • You have an interest in supply chain management and the potential applications of data-driven methodologies and algorithms. • You can do independent research (demonstrated, e.g., by an excellent MSc thesis). • You have excellent command of spoken and written English. • You are expected to participate in seminars and (international) conferences, and to enroll in the PhD program of the Faculty of Economics and Business, which entails 21-ECTS of relevant coursework during the first year of the PhD. The candidates also give guidance to students, are involved in teaching activities and in the supervision and correction of exams. Offer You will find a dynamic and pleasant working environment in Brussels and Leuven, in a group that is actively involved in scientific research at the highest international level. The contract is offered initially for 1 year with an extension up to 4 years after a positive evaluation. The tentative starting date is 15 September 2026, depending on the availability of the candidate. Please apply via the KU Leuven jobsite: Submit your application, including 1) a letter of motivation with a statement of skills and research interests, 2) a detailed curriculum vitae, 3) university diploma copies and transcripts. Interested? For more information please contact Prof. dr. Laura Maria Poreschack, mail: lauramaria.poreschack@kuleuven.be. You can apply for this job no later than March 22, 2026 via the online application tool
Topic: Data-driven methods for integrating human preferences and fairness considerations into scheduling processes Website van de eenheid
PhD student position in Operations Research –Joint Ghent University & KU Leuven
Project The PhD researcher will work on various topics that relate to optimization (OR) and education, for which we see two interesting research tracks. The first track focusses on the practical organization of teaching, and may include problems like university course timetabling, high school timetabling, examination timetabling, master thesis defense assignments and scheduling and student project and master’s thesis assignments. For these problems, we wish to develop an algorithm that optimizes the planning/assignments, taking into account fairness issues (e.g. how should preferences of teachers and students be included and traded off?). The second research track investigates teaching of operations research. In particular, we want to investigate the impact of AI-assisted modeling exercises versus open-ended modeling exercises on students' modeling skills and critical thinking abilities. Does training with AI-generated solutions (e.g., ChatGPT) affect students’ ability to develop models from scratch? Does exposure to AI-generated solutions improve students’ ability to critically assess and correct errors in AI-generated models? Note that these research tracks offer flexibility for the PhD researcher to develop his/her own research ideas, and that plans or topics may evolve based on advancements in academic literature or emerging opportunities. Depending on the interests of the PhD researcher, and in consultation with the supervisors, priority may be given to one of both tracks. Nonetheless, the primary objective remains to publish high-quality research papers on this topic while ensuring practical relevance and/or a meaningful impact on teaching. Although the focus is definitely on research (incl. research on education), the candidate can be asked to give guidance to Bachelor and Master students, to be involved in teaching activities and to supervise exams. The successful candidate will be able to enroll in a fulltime PhD position at the Department of Business Informatics and Operations Management (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration) of Ghent University, as well as the Operations Management research group (Faculty of Economics and Business) of KU Leuven. Successful completion of the PhD project will lead to obtaining a (joint) doctoral degree (PhD). He/she will find a dynamic and pleasant working environment in Ghent/Brussels/Leuven, in groups that are actively involved in scientific research at the highest international level. Profile For this position, we are looking for someone with the following characteristics and assets: • You recently completed your master’s degree (or are about to complete it in 2026) in Engineering, Business Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, Operations Management, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level. Excellent (honors level or higher) results in prior studies are a requirement. • You have a solid, mathematically oriented background, strong programming skills, and a keen interest in operations research. • You can conduct independent research (demonstrated, e.g., by an excellent MSc thesis) as well as collaborate well in teams. • You have excellent command of spoken and written English and are equipped with good communication skills. • You are willing to participate in seminars and conferences, be internationally mobile and to enroll in the PhD program of the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, which entails 21-ECTS of relevant coursework. You will also give guidance to students, be involved in teaching activities and in the supervision of exams. Offer • A fulltime PhD position of maximum four years (upon successful yearly evaluations). • An interesting and diverse job. • A correct and beneficial salary (conform the official university scales). • The possibility to contribute to a societally very relevant research project. Given the personal contacts with people in academia and teaching, a large personal network can be formed or extended. • Numerous opportunities for personal growth, illustrated by e.g., conference participation, “doctoral schools” courses on transferable skills, participation in educational initiatives, and publication opportunities. • A social, tolerant, and constructive working environment that offers many and diverse opportunities for personal development. Applications should be submitted through KU Leuven’s online platform together with: 1) a letter of motivation with a statement of skills and research interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) university diploma copies and transcripts. More information about our salary scales. Interested? For more information please contact Prof. Dries Goossens, mail: dries.goossens@ugent.be; Prof. dr. Jeroen Belien, mail: jeroen.belien@kuleuven.be; Prof. dr. Liesje De Boeck, mail: liesje.deboeck@kuleuven.be. You can apply for this job no later than March 01, 2026 via the online application tool
Topic: Operations Research and education We are looking for a full-time PhD student to do research in the field of Operations Research (OR) under the supervision of prof. Dries Goossens, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Ghent University, and profs. Jeroen Belien and Liesje De Boeck, Faculty of Economics and Business of KU Leuven (campus Brussels). We offer a fully funded position for a period of 4 years (upon yearly positive evaluation); this work should lead to a PhD degree.
KU Leuven Faculteit Economie & Bedrijfswetenschappen (FEB)
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
PhD position in Energy Economics - Industrial Economics within the ENERPOL project
Start date: 1 September 2026 Project and funding framework Within the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA), we offer a position for a Doctoral Candidate (DC), starting 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is funded for 36 months by the ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network. Subject to satisfactory progress, a fourth year of funding will be provided by UCLouvain. ENERPOL is a European research and training network exploring the role of households in the green energy transition. It addresses challenges such as volatile energy prices, inequality, and household risk exposure. ENERPOL provides doctoral candidates with a training opportunity in cutting-edge methods, theory, and transferable skills within an international consortium of leading universities and non-academic partners. ENERPOL training includes: several international summer schools and workshops, cross-national supervision teams dedicated to the project of the PhD, one academic and one industry secondment. This doctoral project hosted at UCLouvain focuses on the theoretical and empirical analysis of the trade-offs between demand-side response and consumer protection, using tools from economics and energy system analysis. The project aims to contribute to policy recommendations on retail market design and tariff structures within the wider EU policy framework. Host institution and research environment The position will be hosted at the Louvain Institute of Data Analysis and Modeling in Economics and Statistics (LIDAM) at UCLouvain. LIDAM brings together researchers in economics, econometrics, statistics, and operations research, and offers an active research environment with regular seminars, workshops, and international collaborations. Your tasks The doctoral candidate will: Complete PhD-level coursework within the doctoral programme at UCLouvain (or equivalent programmes). Conduct independent and collaborative research in energy economics and industrial economics, under the supervision of faculty members at UCLouvain and within the ENERPOL network. Develop original research questions and carry out theoretical and empirical analyses using appropriate economic and econometric methods. Prepare and complete a PhD dissertation, with the objective of producing research suitable for publication in international peer-reviewed journals. Present research findings at international conferences and ENERPOL training events. Participate in international research stays and secondments at academic and non-academic partner institutions. Contribute, to a limited extent, to teaching or dissemination activities related to the PhD project. Attend all ENERPOL training events and mandatory secondments organised within the framework of the ENERPOL doctoral programme. Required Qualifications Applicants should have: A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a closely related field, with a strong quantitative orientation. Solid training in microeconomics and applied econometrics. Interest in energy economics, industrial economics, and policy-relevant research. Experience with statistical or numerical software (e.g. Stata, R, Matlab, or similar). Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international research environment. Proficiency in English (written and spoken). The following would be considered an advantage: Prior exposure to energy markets, regulation, or applied policy analysis. Experience with large datasets, administrative data, or advanced econometric methods. MSCA Eligibility Requirements The candidate must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Belgium for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to the start date (1 September 2026). The candidate must not hold a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment. Employment Conditions The successful candidate will be recruited as a full-time doctoral researcher under an employment contract at UCLouvain, in accordance with Belgian labour law and the collective bargaining agreement applicable to university scientific staff. Contract duration: 36 months, funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, with the possibility of a one-year extension funded by UCLouvain, subject to satisfactory progress. Remuneration: The position offers a fixed lump-sum remuneration for the duration of the MSCA funding, consisting of a gross monthly salary of EUR 2,610, supplemented by a monthly mobility allowance of EUR 710, and, where applicable, a monthly family allowance of EUR 660. As the remuneration is fixed, it is not subject to indexation or seniority-based salary increases. Indicatively, for a single researcher without children, this corresponds to a net monthly income of approximately EUR 2,730, depending on the individual tax situation. The employment includes full social security coverage, pension rights, paid annual leave, holiday pay and an end-of-year bonus, and is subject to Belgian income tax and social security contributions. Salary and employment conditions comply with the requirements of the European Commission for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (Horizon Europe). Application procedure Applications must be submitted in English as a single PDF file, named: Lastname_Firstname.pdf. Applicants should fill in the form via the link below. The application PDF should contain: Statement of intent (max. 1 page), indicating the position(s) applied for. Curriculum vitae (expected Master’s completion date if applicable) Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts and degree certificates (if available) One writing sample (e.g. Master’s thesis or research paper) A brief statement detailing periods of residence, work, and study during the 36 months prior to the start date (required for MSCA positions) Formal language certificates (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS), if available Standardized test scores (e.g. GRE), if available Names and contact details of at least two academic referees (letters of recommendation may be requested at a later stage) Applicants should clearly indicate which position(s) they are applying for in their motivation letter. Candidates may indicate more than one position if they wish to be considered across funding schemes. Applications received by 15 February 2026 will receive full consideration. Interviews and offers are expected to take place in March 2026. Applications should be sent via this form. For more information about this position, please contact: Bert Willems, LIDAM, UCLouvain Email: bert.willems@uclouvain.be
Within the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA), we offer a position for a Doctoral Candidate (DC), starting 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is funded for 36 months by the ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network. Subject to satisfactory progress, a fourth year of funding will be provided by UCLouvain.
PhD position in Energy Economics - Public Economics within the ENERPOL project
Start date: 1 September 2026 Project and funding framework Within the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA), we offer a position for a Doctoral Candidate (DC), starting 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is funded for 36 months by the ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network. Subject to satisfactory progress, a fourth year of funding will be provided by UCLouvain. ENERPOL is a European research and training network exploring the role of households in the green energy transition. It addresses challenges such as volatile energy prices, inequality, and household risk exposure. ENERPOL provides doctoral candidates with a training opportunity in cutting-edge methods, theory, and transferable skills within an international consortium of leading universities and non-academic partners. ENERPOL training includes: several international summer schools and workshops, cross-national supervision teams dedicated to the project of the PhD, one academic and one industry secondment. This doctoral project hosted at UCLouvain focuses on the theoretical analysis of policy interventions addressing energy-related inequality, drawing on public economics and information economics. The analysis may involve calibration and, where relevant, empirical components developed in collaboration with network partners, with the aim of informing policy recommendations on income and energy taxation. Host institution and research environment The position will be hosted at the Louvain Institute of Data Analysis and Modeling in Economics and Statistics (LIDAM) at UCLouvain. LIDAM brings together researchers in economics, econometrics, statistics, and operations research, and offers an active research environment with regular seminars, workshops, and international collaborations. Your tasks The doctoral candidate will: Complete PhD-level coursework within the doctoral programme at UCLouvain (or equivalent programmes). Conduct independent and collaborative research in energy economics and public economics, under the supervision of faculty members at UCLouvain and within the ENERPOL network. Develop original research questions and carry out theoretical and empirical analyses using appropriate economic and econometric methods. Prepare and complete a PhD dissertation, with the objective of producing research suitable for publication in international peer-reviewed journals. Present research findings at international conferences and ENERPOL training events. Participate in international research stays and secondments at academic and non-academic partner institutions. Contribute, to a limited extent, to teaching or dissemination activities related to the PhD project. Attend all ENERPOL training events and mandatory secondments organised within the framework of the ENERPOL doctoral programme. Required Qualifications Applicants should have: A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a closely related field, with a strong quantitative orientation. Solid training in microeconomics and applied econometrics. Interest in energy economics, industrial economics, and policy-relevant research. Experience with statistical or numerical software (e.g. Stata, R, Matlab, or similar). Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international research environment. Proficiency in English (written and spoken). The following would be considered an advantage: Prior exposure to energy markets, regulation, or applied policy analysis. Experience with large datasets, administrative data, or advanced econometric methods. MSCA Eligibility Requirements The candidate must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Belgium for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to the start date (1 September 2026). The candidate must not hold a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment. Employment Conditions The successful candidate will be recruited as a full-time doctoral researcher under an employment contract at UCLouvain, in accordance with Belgian labour law and the collective bargaining agreement applicable to university scientific staff. Contract duration: 36 months, funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, with the possibility of a one-year extension funded by UCLouvain, subject to satisfactory progress. Remuneration: The position offers a fixed lump-sum remuneration for the duration of the MSCA funding, consisting of a gross monthly salary of EUR 2,610, supplemented by a monthly mobility allowance of EUR 710, and, where applicable, a monthly family allowance of EUR 660. As the remuneration is fixed, it is not subject to indexation or seniority-based salary increases. Indicatively, for a single researcher without children, this corresponds to a net monthly income of approximately EUR 2,730, depending on the individual tax situation The employment includes full social security coverage, pension rights, paid annual leave, holiday pay and an end-of-year bonus, and is subject to Belgian income tax and social security contributions. Salary and employment conditions comply with the requirements of the European Commission for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (Horizon Europe). Application procedure Applications must be submitted in English as a single PDF file, named: Lastname_Firstname.pdf. The application PDF should contain: Statement of Intent (max. 1 page), indicating the position(s) applied for. Curriculum vitae (expected Master’s completion date if applicable) Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts and degree certificates (if available) One writing sample (e.g. Master’s thesis or research paper) A brief statement detailing periods of residence, work, and study during the 36 months prior to the start date (required for MSCA positions) Formal language certificates (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS), if available Standardized test scores (e.g. GRE), if available Names and contact details of at least two academic referees (letters of recommendation may be requested at a later stage) Applicants should clearly indicate which position(s) they are applying for in their motivation letter. Candidates may indicate more than one position if they wish to be considered across funding schemes. Applications received by 15 February 2026 will receive full consideration. Interviews and offers are expected to take place in March 2026. Applications should be submitted using this form. For more information about this position, please contact: Bert Willems, LIDAM, UCLouvain Email: bert.willems@uclouvain.be
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
PhD position in Energy Economics - Economic Theory
Start date: 1 September 2026 Project and funding framework We invite applications for a PhD position at UCLouvain, starting 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is funded by the Fonds Spéciaux de Recherche (FSR) of UCLouvain and is offered for an initial period of 24 months, renewable once, subject to satisfactory progress. The doctoral project is embedded in an FSR-funded research project on the design of auction-based support mechanisms for renewable energy deployment in Europe, carried out at the Louvain Institute of Data Analysis and Modeling in Economics and Statistics (LIDAM). The project focuses on the theoretical analysis and design of auction-based support mechanisms for renewable energy, drawing on tools from industrial organization, auction theory, and mechanism design. It examines how government support schemes can be improved to enhance competition, reduce project abandonment, and foster innovation. The research will analyse key design features of renewable energy auctions, including pre-qualification requirements, the use of non-price award criteria, and risk-sharing support contracts. The theoretical framework may be calibrated using techno-economic data and complemented by laboratory experiments to assess market outcomes in more realistic settings. The project aims to generate policy-relevant insights for the design of renewable energy support schemes at the European level. Host institution and research environment The position will be hosted at the Louvain Institute of Data Analysis and Modeling in Economics and Statistics (LIDAM) at UCLouvain. LIDAM brings together researchers in economics, econometrics, statistics, and operations research, and offers an active research environment with regular seminars, workshops, and international collaborations. Your tasks The doctoral candidate will: Complete PhD-level coursework within the doctoral programme at UCLouvain (or equivalent programmes). Conduct independent and collaborative research in energy economics and economic theory, under the supervision of faculty members at UCLouvain. Develop original research questions and carry out theoretical analyses, complemented where appropriate by empirical or calibrated quantitative analyses, using suitable economic and econometric methods. Prepare and complete a PhD dissertation, with the objective of producing research suitable for publication in international peer-reviewed journals. Present research findings at international conferences and academic seminars. Contribute, to a limited extent, to teaching or dissemination activities related to the PhD project. Required Qualifications Applicants should have: A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a closely related field, with a strong quantitative orientation. Solid training in microeconomic theory, including industrial organization, and familiarity with theoretical modelling. Strong interest in energy economics, market design, and policy-relevant research. Experience with numerical, computational, or simulation-based methods (e.g. Matlab, Python, R, or similar); experience with statistical software is an asset. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international research environment. Proficiency in English (written and spoken). The following would be considered an advantage: Prior exposure to auction theory, mechanism design, or market design. Experience with theoretical modelling, calibration, or computational economics Employment Conditions The successful candidate will be recruited as a full-time doctoral researcher at UCLouvain. The position is funded by the Fonds Spéciaux de Recherche (FSR) of UCLouvain for an initial period of 24 months, renewable once, subject to satisfactory progress. Employment conditions will be in accordance with UCLouvain regulations and Belgian law. As part of the conditions of the FSR funding, the doctoral candidate will be required to submit one or more applications for an external doctoral fellowship from the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique – FNRS (FRS-FNRS) during the first phase of the PhD. Application procedure Applications must be submitted in English as a single PDF file, named: Lastname_Firstname.pdf. The application PDF should contain: Motivation letter (max. 1 page), indicating the position(s) applied for. Curriculum vitae (expected Master’s completion date if applicable) Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts and degree certificates (if available) One writing sample (e.g. Master’s thesis or research paper) Formal language certificates (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS), if available Standardized test scores (e.g. GRE), if available Names and contact details of at least two academic referees (letters of recommendation may be requested at a later stage) Applicants should clearly indicate which position(s) they are applying for in their motivation letter. Candidates may indicate more than one position if they wish to be considered across funding schemes. Applications received by 15 February 2026 will receive full consideration. Interviews and offers are expected to take place in March 2026. Submit your application using this form. For more information about this position, please contact: Bert Willems, LIDAM, UCLouvain Email: bert.willems@uclouvain.be
We invite applications for a PhD position at UCLouvain, starting 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is funded by the Fonds Spéciaux de Recherche (FSR) of UCLouvain and is offered for an initial period of 24 months, renewable once, subject to satisfactory progress.
Post-doc position in Economics : The impact of AI on firms’ productivity and employment
Post-doc position* in ECONOMICS The impact of AI on firms’ productivity and employment Application deadline 31 January 2026 Start date September 2026 Duration 1 year Salary The candidate could expect net monthly salary between 3000€ and 3250€. How to apply? Send the required document by e-mail to Prof. Vincent Vandenberghe. Required documents are: CV Motivation letter 2 references letters *Financed by a Belgian Science Policy (Belspo) grant. Candidates must have not lived in Belgium or carried out their main activity there (employment, studies, etc.) for more than 24 months during the 3 years immediately preceding the post-doc.
The Institute of Economics and Social Research invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral position at UCLouvain, starting September 2026. The successful candidate will join a research project investigating the impact of artificial intelligence on firms’ productivity and employment. The project is funded by the Belgian Science Policy and is led by Prof. Vincent Vandenberghe.
Institut de Recherches Economiques et Sociales (IRES) - Université catholique de Louvain (UCL)
Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, Université libre de Bruxelles
Solvay Brussels School is home to the faculty of Economics and Management at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. The school is reknown for having a century-old tradition of excellence in higher education. The School was created through the merger of Solvay Business School with the Economics Department of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Founded in 1903 by Ernest Solvay, the school has built a strong tradition of excellence and innovation in business and economics learning, fuelled by deep connections within Brussels multinational entrepreneurial network. Each year the School, which is EQUIS- and AMBA-accredited, welcomes more than 4,000 students, participating in over 30 programmes, including Bachelors, Masters, Complementary Masters, Advanced Masters, Executive Education programmes and PhD Programs. It also offers a full-time MBA in partnership with Paris Ecole des Ponts, and a Part-Time MBA, both in English. Our alumni represent a network of more than 20,000 and are present in all sectors of activities in more than 65 countries worldwide. Contact Université Libre de Bruxelles, Campus du Solbosch Avenue F.D. Roosevelt 42 B-1050 Brussels Belgium https//www.solvay.edu/
ECMI conducts in-depth research aimed at informing the debate and policy-making process on a broad range of issues related to capital markets. Through its various activities, ECMI facilitates interaction among market participants, policymakers and academics. These exchanges are fuelled by the various outputs ECMI produces, such as regular commentaries, policy briefs, working papers, statistics, task forces, conferences, workshops and seminars. In addition, ECMI undertakes studies commissioned by the EU institutions and other organisations, and publishes contributions from high-profile external researchers.
KU Leuven is an autonomous university. It was founded in 1425. It was born of and has grown within the Catholic tradition. From its Christian view of the world and the human, KU Leuven endeavours to be a place for open discussion of social, philosophical and ethical issues and a critical centre of reflection in and for the Catholic community. KU Leuven offers its students an academic education based on high-level research, with the aim of preparing them to assume their social responsibilities. KU Leuven is a research-intensive, internationally oriented university that carries out both fundamental and applied research. It is strongly inter- and multidisciplinary in focus and strives for international excellence. To this end, KU Leuven works together actively with its research partners at home and abroad. KU Leuven encourages personal initiative and critical reflection in a culture of idea exchange, cooperation, solidarity and academic freedom. It pursues a proactive diversity policy for its students and staff. KU Leuven aims to actively participate in public and cultural debate and in the advancement of a knowledge-based society. It puts its expertise to the service of society, with particular consideration for its most vulnerable members. From a basis of social responsibility and scientific expertise, KU Leuven provides high-quality, comprehensive health care, including specialised tertiary care, in its University Hospitals. In doing so it strives toward optimum accessibility and respect for all patients. KU Leuven carries out its academic activities at various campuses, research parks and hospital facilities in close cooperation with the members of the KU Leuven Association and with its hospital partners.
Université Catholique de Louvain (UC Louvain)
The University of Louvain is Belgium's largest French-speaking university. It is located in Louvain-La-Neuve. The University of Louvain (Universitas Lovaniensis) was founded at the centre of the historic town of Leuven (or Louvain) in 1425, making it the first university in Belgium and the Low Countries.
Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
Bruegel is the European think tank that specialises in economics. Established in 2005, it is independent and non-doctrinal. Bruegel’s mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s membership includes EU Member State governments, international corporations and institutions. Through publications, events, social media, and a lively blog, Bruegel has carved a unique discussion space for everyone interested in improving the quality of economic policy. Through a dual focus on analysis and impact, and dynamic relationships with policymakers at every governance level, it has also established itself as a vibrant laboratory for economic policies. GOVERNANCE Bruegel is a non-profit international association under Belgian law (AISBL), governed by its Statutes and its Bylaws. Bruegel’s highest decision making forum is the General Assembly consisting of Bruegel’s members. It confirms the Board and elects six of its members directly. The Board is chaired by Jean-Claude Trichet. The Board decides on strategy, adopts the research programme and budget and appoints the Director and the Deputy Director each for a period of three years renewable twice. The Director – currently Guntram Wolff – is responsible for the executive management of Bruegel, with the assistance of the Deputy Director, currently Maria Demertzis and other managers. They prepare the Board meetings, the research programme, annual work plan, budget, and annual report and present them to the Board. The Director and Deputy are responsible for the editorial direction, exercise editorial oversight of publications and control the quality of output. Bruegel takes no institutional standpoint and publications reflect the views of the authors only. Bruegel’s Scientific Council advises on research and provides regular academic appraisals of published papers.