The Faculty
of Applied Economic Sciences is seeking to fill the following full-time vacancy in the
Department of Economics: Doctoral
student in the area of Economic Policy
Job
description
· You
prepare a PhD thesis in the field of Economic Policy;
· You
contribute to teaching and research in the Department of Economics.
Profile
and requirements
· You
hold a master’s degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Socio-economics or
equivalent, or you will obtain your degree before the end of September;
· You
have obtained outstanding academic results;
· The
focus in your teaching corresponds to the educational vision of the University
of Antwerp;
· Your academic
qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy ( http://www.ua.ac.be/research );
· You
are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
We offer
· A
doctoral scholarship for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal
for a further two-year period after positive evaluation;
· The start date of scholarship will
be 1 October 2013;
· A dynamic and stimulating work
environment.
Application
· Applications
may only be submitted online, until the closing date May 1st 2013;
· You
submit a research proposal (in English) of max. 1,000 words in
which you explain your preferred PhD research topic;
· A
pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The
remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be
determined by the selection panel;
· More
information about the application form can be obtained from Ellen Huijer (TEL
0032 3265 31 45) or Robin Wynants (TEL 0032 3265 31 41);
· For
questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Guido
Erreygers (TEL 03 265 40 52).
