Policy‑Oriented PhD Researcher in Labour Markets

Karlstad University; Leuven; Sur place; EUR 26 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PhD scholarship

Health insurance

Transport discounts

Bicycle access

Sports facilities access

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

KU Leuven in Belgium invites applications for a four-year PhD position within Steunpunt Werk, focusing on precarious labour market profiles and transitions. The successful candidate will be supervised by leading academics and connect to Work and Organisation Studies and ReSPOND research groups.

The role offers a policy-oriented research environment, substantial opportunities for academic contribution, and a competitive full-time PhD scholarship with career development training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with a cum laude distinction.
• Advanced research Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Strong skills in statistical, econometric and quantitative data analysis.

Responsabilités

• Carry out doctoral research on precarious labour market profiles and policy impacts.
• Contribute to Steunpunt Werk’s policy-relevant research outputs and publications.
• Participate in seminars, engage with supervisors, and potentially assist teaching activities.

Connaissances

Statistical analysis

Econometrics

Quantitative data analysis

Statistical software

Dutch language proficiency

English language proficiency

Academic writing

Independent & team work

Working under pressure

Formation

Master's degree in Economics or related

Cum laude distinction

Advanced Research Master’s degree

Outils

R

Stata

Python

Description du poste

KU Leuven in Belgium invites applications for a four-year PhD position within Steunpunt Werk, focusing on precarious labour market profiles and transitions. The successful candidate will be supervised by leading academics and connect to Work and Organisation Studies and ReSPOND research groups.

The role offers a policy-oriented research environment, substantial opportunities for academic contribution, and a competitive full-time PhD scholarship with career development training.