PhD position in Accounting

Organisation/Company KU LEUVEN Research Field Economics » Applied economics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number BAP-2026-593 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct rigorous research on topics related to corporate tax planning, corporate governance or financial reporting.
• Collaborate with faculty members and fellow researchers on a range of research projects.
• Actively participate in academic and departmental activities, including seminars, workshops, and national and international conferences.
• Publish research findings in high-quality peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and/or master's level courses, as required by the department.
• Supervise undergraduate and/or master's theses as required by the department.

To enter the doctoral program immediately, students must have successfully completed a master's degree in (applied) economics, econometrics, finance or business administration or business engineering by September 2026.Successful candidates should have excellent qualifications at bachelor and master level. The candidate should have a high level of proficiency in English sufficient to communicate effectively with colleagues.
We offer a full-time position as a Ph.D. scholarship recipient, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which – upon positive evaluation – will be extended to a maximum of 4 years.The individualized doctoral program allows the doctoral student to devote four years to full-time research. The program ultimately leads to a doctoral degree and prepares the student for an academic career at a top university or a career as a researcher in a policy institution.Detailed information about the program, including admission requirements and placement records, can be found at https://feb.kuleuven.be/ research/PhD/businesseconomics/BusinessThe Department of Accounting, Finance & Insurance offers a dynamic, stimulating and pleasant working environment. The student will be part of the Research Group Accounting, which enjoys a strong international reputation and is part of a wide network consisting of other universities, companies and institutions.The student will be able to further develop skills through Ph.D. courses, seminars and international conferences. The contract can start as of November 1, 2026

To enter the doctoral program immediately, students must have successfully completed a master's degree in (applied) economics, econometrics, finance or business administration or business engineering by September 2026.Successful candidates should have excellent qualifications at bachelor and master level. The candidate should have a high level of proficiency in English sufficient to communicate effectively with colleagues.
We offer a full-time position as a Ph.D. scholarship recipient, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which – upon positive evaluation – will be extended to a maximum of 4 years.The individualized doctoral program allows the doctoral student to devote four years to full-time research. The program ultimately leads to a doctoral degree and prepares the student for an academic career at a top university or a career as a researcher in a policy institution.Detailed information about the program, including admission requirements and placement records, can be found at https://feb.kuleuven.be/ research/PhD/businesseconomics/BusinessThe Department of Accounting, Finance & Insurance offers a dynamic, stimulating and pleasant working environment. The student will be part of the Research Group Accounting, which enjoys a strong international reputation and is part of a wide network consisting of other universities, companies and institutions.The student will be able to further develop skills through Ph.D. courses, seminars and international conferences. The contract can start as of November 1, 2026

Eligibility criteria

To enter the doctoral program immediately, students must have successfully completed a master's degree in (applied) economics, econometrics, finance or business administration or business engineering by September 2026.Successful candidates should have excellent qualifications at bachelor and master level. The candidate should have a high level of proficiency in English sufficient to communicate effectively with colleagues.