Institute for Tax Law

Organisation/Company KU LEUVEN Research Field Juridical sciences » Fiscal law Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 14 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Part-time Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number AAP-2026-223 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• This position, with the objective of obtaining a doctoral degree from KU Leuven, aims to conduct fundamental research in the field of tax law. Candidates are asked to submit a concrete research proposal.
• You will assist with teaching tasks, such as teaching practical exercises, supervising bachelor's theses, acting as a second reader for master's theses, supervising exams, and marking exams.
• You hold a master's degree with a strong focus on tax law, achieving excellent results. A master's degree in taxation is a plus.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• You have excellent knowledge of tax law.
• You possess strong writing skills and can draft legal texts clearly and structuredly.
• You can work independently, but also function well in a team and demonstrate initiative.
• You are capable of successfully completing doctoral research.
• We offer a part-time position of 70% for 2 years, renewable for up to a maximum of 2 x 2 years (for a total of 6 years).
• This position offers a salary in accordance with salary scale 43. Relevant work experience can be taken into account.
• We offer a part-time position of 70% for 2 years, renewable for up to a maximum of 2 x 2 years (for a total of 6 years).
• This position offers a salary in accordance with salary scale 43. Relevant work experience can be taken into account.

Eligibility criteria

• You hold a master's degree with a strong focus on tax law, achieving excellent results. A master's degree in taxation is a plus.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• You have excellent knowledge of tax law.
• You possess strong writing skills and can draft legal texts clearly and structuredly.
• You can work independently, but also function well in a team and demonstrate initiative.
• You are capable of successfully completing doctoral research.