Doctoral researcher in Accounting

Note : Applicants with a “Master in Economics, Law and Business Administration” or Master in Advanced Studies of Economics are especially encouraged to apply and will be given priority.

• You demonstrate a strong interest in academic research and possess solid statistical and analytical skills. You are passionate about exploring both business and legal questions.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent academic writing abilities.
• You are capable of critically reviewing academic literature.
• You are comfortable presenting research findings in academic settings such as seminars and conferences.
• You are eager to learn and highly motivated to take relevant methodological courses.

The successful candidate will be expected to :

• Conduct thorough and qualitative cross-disciplinary research on the topic “Interactions Between Regulation, Frequency, and Effectiveness of ESG Shareholder Activism”.
• Collaborating with professors and researchers affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Faculty of Law and Criminology in the context of cross-disciplinary research projects.
• Participate actively in academic life, including seminars, workshops, and (inter)national conferences.
• Publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Contribute to teaching activities at the undergraduate and / or postgraduate level, as required by the department.
• Supervise bachelor's and / or master's theses at Campus Leuven.

The Research Unit Accountancy, Finance and Insurance of the Faculty Economics and Business is looking for a motivated PhD student to contribute to research on the topic “Interactions Between Regulation, Frequency, and Effectiveness of ESG Shareholder Activism”.

• A full-time position for one year, renewable up to a maximum of four years, subject to positive annual evaluations.
• Employment based at Campus Leuven, within the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven.