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Doctoral researcher Accounting and Finance
KU Leuven

Doctoral researcher Accounting and Finance

2025-05-21 (Europe/Brussels)
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KU Leuven is an autonomous university. It was founded in 1425. It was born of and has grown within the Catholic tradition.

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The Research Unit Accountancy, Finance and Insurance of the Faculty Economics and Business is seeking a highly motivated doctoral researcher to contribute to impactful research in the field of accounting and finance.
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Project

The successful candidate will be expected to:
  • Conduct high-quality, in-depth research in accounting and/or finance.
  • Collaborate with faculty members and fellow researchers on ongoing and new research projects.
  • Participate actively in academic life, including seminars, workshops, and (inter)national conferences.
  • Publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed academic journals.
  • Contribute to teaching activities at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, as required by the department.
  • Supervise bachelor's and/or master's theses at Campus Leuven.

Profile

  • You hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration, (Applied) Economic Sciences, Business Engineering, or an equivalent field, with strong academic results and a completed master's thesis.
  • You meet the criteria outlined in Section 3 of the doctoral programme regulations.
         Note: Applicants with a Master in Advanced Studies of Economics are especially encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
  • You demonstrate a strong interest in academic research and possess solid statistical and analytical skills.
  • You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent academic writing abilities.
  • You are capable of critically reviewing academic literature.
  • You are comfortable presenting research findings in academic settings such as seminars and conferences.
  • You are eager to learn and highly motivated to take relevant methodological courses.

Offer

  • A full-time position for one year, renewable up to a maximum of four years, subject to positive annual evaluations.
  • Employment based at Campus Leuven, within the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Ines Simac, tel.: +32 16 37 90 52, mail: [email protected] or Prof. dr. Alexander Liss, tel.: +32 16 19 42 56, mail: [email protected].

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.

Job details

Title
Doctoral researcher Accounting and Finance
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Location
Oude Markt 13 Leuven, Belgium
Published
2025-05-07
Application deadline
2025-05-21 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
2025-05-21 23:59 (CET)
Job type
PhD
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