PhD Vacancy in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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PhD Vacancy in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Offer DescriptionThe candidate will engage in academic research and is expected to obtain a doctoral degree within 4 years, under supervision of Prof. dr. René Belderbos. In the first year, the doctoral course program has to be completed at the FEB KU Leuven. Doctoral students are also expected to assist in the supervision of Master theses within the domain of their research and expertise. Research will be part of a funded project regarding the role of the connectivity of entrepreneurial ecosystems on (mobile) innovative entrepreneurial ventures. The project will draw on the entrepreneurship, regional economics, and innovation literatures, with empirical application to large firm-level datasets and patent-based innovation indicators. The project will involve international collaboration with co-supervisor Prof. Dr. Erik Stam at Utrecht University. The candidate will pursue a joint PhD degree awarded by KU Leuven and Utrecht University and will spend a cumulative 6 months at Utrecht University during the PhD trajectory.Candidates have a background in (Business) Economics, Business Engineering, Business studies, or related domains. They preferably have obtained a research master degree with due attention to quantitative and methodological courses. Excellent skills in handling large base, quantitative methods, and programming are required. Candidates have a strong interest in academic research and can show excellent (honors-level) results in prior studies. Candidates are fluent in spoken and written English.We offer stimulating work environment and a 1-year contract renewable each year up to a total of 4 years. PhD candidates at KU Leuven have a salaried position with social security coverage and earn approximately 2900€ per month.Applicants must submit the following documents: A short application letter and motivation, a curriculum vitae, university transcripts with a description of the grading system and courses followed, two reference letters, and if available a GMAT or GRE test.For more information please contact Prof. dr. Rene Belderbos, tel.: +32 16 32 69 12, mail: or Mrs. Qian Zhou, tel.: +32 16 71 00 70, mail: .Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Economics Education Level Master Degree or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field Economics » Business economics Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationBenefitsWe offer stimulating work environment and a 1-year contract renewable each year up to a total of 4 years. PhD candidates at KU Leuven have a salaried position with social security coverage and earn approximately 2900€ per month.Eligibility criteriaCandidates have a background in (Business) Economics, Business Engineering, Business studies, or related domains. They preferably have obtained a research master degree with due attention to quantitative and methodological courses. Excellent skills in handling large base, quantitative methods, and programming are required. Candidates have a strong interest in academic research and can show excellent (honors-level) results in prior studies. Candidates are fluent in spoken and written English.Selection processApplicants must submit the following documents: A short application letter and motivation, a curriculum vitae, university transcripts with a description of the grading system and courses followed, two reference letters, and if available a GMAT or GRE test.For more information please contact Prof. dr. Rene Belderbos, tel.: +32 16 32 69 12, mail: or Mrs. Qian Zhou, tel.: +32 16 71 00 70, mail: .Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute KU LEUVEN Country Belgium City Leuven GeofieldContact CityLeuvenSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Leuven, Vlaams Brabant

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Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:12:29 GMT

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