Doctoral fellow

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

The Corporate Reporting and Assurance Group within the Department of Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Taxation at Ghent University invites applications for a fully funded Ph.D. in Business Economics.

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

The position is part of a new research project funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) on the economic consequences of sustainability reporting regulation. The successful candidate will conduct research within the project with the aim of obtaining a doctoral degree.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for candidates who:

• hold a master's degree in economics, business economics, business engineering, complementary studies in business economics, or an equivalent degree (by September 2026).
• have excellent academic qualifications at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels.
• demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• possess effective communication and teamwork skills.
• are proficient in English.
• are prepared to work in Ghent (Belgium).
  
  

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.
• The Department of Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Taxation offers a dynamic, stimulating and pleasant working environment. The student will be able to further develop skills through additional Ph.D. courses, seminars and international conferences.
• The contract can start as of September 1, 2026 (or earlier)
• 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?

Please send your application, including a cv, a copy of your diploma and transcript of your grades (if already in your possession), and a motivation letter outlining your academic interests and research experience to Heidi.VanderBauwhede.@ugent.be.

We do not accept late applications.

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. Heidi Vander Bauwhede (Heidi.VanderBauwhede@ugent.be, +32(0)9 264 35 05)

For more information on the PhD program in Business Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration: see https://www.ugent.be/eb/en/information-for-phd-students