PhD position in Accounting

KU Leuven; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 22 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KU Leuven's Department of Accounting, Finance & Insurance invites applications for a Ph.D. scholarship in Business Economics, starting November 1, 2026.

The position focuses on corporate tax planning, governance or financial reporting, and offers full-time research and teaching activities within a renowned international department. To be eligible, candidates must have completed a master's degree in economics, econometrics, finance, or related fields by September 2026 and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree completed by September 2026 in economics, econometrics, finance, business administration or business engineering.
• Excellent qualifications at bachelor and master level with strong English for effective communication.
• Strong research capabilities and academic writing skills.

Responsabilités

• Conduct rigorous research on corporate tax planning, governance or financial reporting.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers on various projects.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and international conferences.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to teaching undergraduate and/or master's courses as required.
• Supervise undergraduate and/or master's theses as required.

Connaissances

Research

English proficiency

Formation

Master's degree in economics/ econometrics/ finance/ business administration/ business engineering

Description du poste

The Department of Accounting, Finance & Insurance is looking for highly motivated candidates, interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Economics at KU Leuven on topics related to corporate tax planning, corporate governance or financial reporting.

Project

The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To

• Conduct rigorous research on topics related to corporate tax planning, corporate governance or financial reporting.
• Collaborate with faculty members and fellow researchers on a range of research projects.
• Actively participate in academic and departmental activities, including seminars, workshops, and national and international conferences.
• Publish research findings in high-quality peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and/or master's level courses, as required by the department.
• Supervise undergraduate and/or master's theses as required by the department.

Profile

To enter the doctoral program immediately, students must have successfully completed a master's degree in (applied) economics, econometrics, finance or business administration or business engineering by September 2026.

Successful candidates should have excellent qualifications at bachelor and master level. The candidate should have a high level of proficiency in English sufficient to communicate effectively with colleagues.

Offer

We offer a full-time position as a Ph.D. scholarship recipient, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which – upon positive evaluation – will be extended to a maximum of 4 years.

The individualized doctoral program allows the doctoral student to devote four years to full-time research. The program ultimately leads to a doctoral degree and prepares the student for an academic career at a top university or a career as a researcher in a policy institution.

Detailed information about the program, including admission requirements and placement records, can be found at https://feb.kuleuven.be research/PhD/businesseconomics/Business

The Department of Accounting, Finance & Insurance offers a dynamic, stimulating and pleasant working environment. The student will be part of the Research Group Accounting, which enjoys a strong international reputation and is part of a wide network consisting of other universities, companies and institutions.

The student will be able to further develop skills through Ph.D. courses, seminars and international conferences. The contract can start as of November 1, 2026.

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Doctoral Program in Business Economics

Interested?

The Application Should Include The Following Documents

• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement or working paper
• Transcript of all university grades
• (recommended) GRE or GMAT test score and/or evidence of English proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS test scores

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Skrälan Vergauwe, mail: [e-mail].

You can apply for this job no later than September 30, 2026.

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