Doctoral fellow

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities.

With its 11 faculties and more than 85 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

• You will conduct experimental research in the broad field of management accounting and control. With experiments, you will answer behavioral questions: how organizations influence employee behavior through management accounting and control practices. Both lab and online experiments are possible. The exact research topic depends on the interests of the candidate, but can relate to incentives, costing system design, creativity, misreporting, whistleblowing, performance measurement, performance feedback, CSR, etc.
• The ultimate goal is to obtain a doctoral degree in Business Economics.
• You will present and publish research results both at international conferences and in scientific journals.
• You will assist in limited educational tasks of the research group. Have a look at our research group at www.managementaccounting.ugent.be

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in Business Economics, Business Engineering or Business Administration. Candidates who graduate this academic year can also apply for the position.
• You obtained excellent grades.
• You are interested in management accounting and control.
• You are willing to conduct scientific research in order to complete a PhD.
• You are fluent in English.
• You have strong analytical skills.
• You are able to plan and to perform your tasks independently.
• You are a team player.
• You have good communication skills.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• Your contract will start on 01/02/2026 at the earliest and on 01/09/2026 at the latest.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. Click here for more information about our salary scales
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

INTERESTED?

Send your cv, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to Sophie.Maussen@ugent.be before 04/01/2026.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. dr. Sophie Maussen (Sophie.Maussen@ugent.be)