3 PhD research fellows (sociology, management, and human geography) in a research project on “Just Transition in the Circular Economy”
18 May 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Université catholique de Louvain- Research Field
Economics » Environmental economics
Economics » Management studies
Economics » Other
Geography » Human geography
Sociology » Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Belgium- Application Deadline
19 Aug 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
38- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Short Summary
At UCLouvain, are seeking to recruit 3 PhD research fellows in the following areas
- PhD1 - One doctoral fellowship in sociology and organization studies , with competences in settling of ethical conflicts in organizational settings, for 4 years
- PhD2 - One doctoral fellowship in management and social entrepreneurship , with competences in participatory governance, for 4 years
- PhD3 - One doctoral fellowship in human or social geography , with competences in quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of environmental justice issues, for 4 years
Description
THE RESEARCH PROJECT
The 3 PhD research fellows will work together in the research project “Analysing and Identifying the Circular Economy’s contribution to a just Transition. A Transdisciplinary Environmental Justice Approach in the Brussels Capital Region” (AICE-T-)
The aim of the AICE-T project is to identify and analyse the potential contributions of circular economy initiatives to achieving just transitions. The AICE-T project asks the following two research questions:
To address the research questions, the AICE-T project will use an innovative transdisciplinary research design, combining an assessment of existing circular economy initiatives in the Brussels Region with a set of participatory research methodologies geared toward capacity building and the fostering of organisational change.
The researchers will benefit from the research environment of the different teams that contribute to the AICE-T project and will be hosted in the offices of one the supervisors. These research teams have been awarded several major national and European research grants in the past. With their strong focus on high quality research and with research covering the fields of management, organizational and labour sociology, human geography, political science, and philosophy, they offer a vibrant and stimulating interdisciplinary research environment.
More specifically, the different PhD research fellows will conduct their PhD under the supervision of the following teams of co-promotors:
PhD1 One doctoral fellowship in sociology and organization studies , with competences in settling of ethical conflicts in organizational settings
Matthieu de Nanteuil (promotor) and Tom Dedeurwaerdere (co-promotor)
PhD2 One doctoral fellowship in management and social entrepreneurship , with competences in participatory governance
Julie Hermans (promotor) and Tom Dedeurwaerdere (co-promotor)
PhD3 One doctoral fellowship in human or social geography , with competences in quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of environmental justice issues
Brendan Coolsaet (promotor) and Tom Dedeurwaerdere (co-promotor)
EURAXESS Research fields
Geography < human geography
Management Sciences (other)
Sociology (other)
BENEFITS
The positions are strongly research oriented with very limited organizational duties and no teaching obligations. We offer a competitive remuneration package (including a monthly allowance, social security, and insurance expenses) and generous funding of research related activities (participation to conferences and research missions in selected developed and developing countries). The research fellowships are granted for 4 years (full time contract, 38h/week schedule).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Further information on the application procedure can be obtained from Chantal Herman, chantal.herman @uclouvain.be
For additional information about the positions, you can contact the (co)promotors : [email protected] , [email protected] , julie.hermans@ uclouvain.be, [email protected]
APPLICATION PROCESS
Starting date: 1st of October 2024
Application deadline: 19th of August 23h
Interview: 3rd of September 2024. Applicants should keep this date free to be able to participate to the interview.
Submission process
Please apply online through The application should contain the following documents
Your detailed CV
A motivation letter (max 2 pages)
A copy of your master thesis and/or a published peer-reviewed paper
Name of 1 or 2 reference persons we could contact for information on your profile
Please do not include additional documents beyond those listed above.
Address (for EURAXESS) : IACS, Place Montesquieu 1/L2.08.11, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
Website
https://brendan.coolsaet.eu
https://lptransition.uclouvain.be/dedeurwaerdere-tom/
https://matthieudenanteuil.net
https://uclouvain.be/fr/repertoires/julie.hermans
https://uclouvain.be/fr/facultes/espo/anthropologie-europe/juliehermesse.html
Work locations
Number of offers: 3
UCLouvain
Belgium
Requirements
Geography < human geography :
Master Degree or equivalent
Years of research experience: none
Management Sciences (other): Master Degree or equivalent
Master Degree or equivalent
Years of research experience: none
Sociology (other): Master Degree or equivalent
Master Degree or equivalent
Years of research experience: none
Required languages
Required: good English skills
Selection process
Application deadline: 19th of August 23h (Brussels time zone)
Interview: 3rd of September 2024, between 9h and 13h, in 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve. Candidates who are selected will be invited for an in-person interview in Louvain-la-Neuve. Applicants should keep this date free to be able to participate to the interview.
Starting date: 1st of October 2024
Additional information < Additional Comments
The daily research work will be in English. However, 2 of the 3 research fellows will also conduct fieldwork in French in Brussels. We therefore seek to hire 2 PhD research fellows with good English and good French language skills and 1 PhD research fellow with good English skills.
< 1 research fellows: only good English skills required
< 2 research fellows: good English and good French language skills required
Requirements
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Geography
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Sociology
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://academicpositions.com
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 3
- Company/Institute
- Université catholique de Louvain
- Country
- Belgium
- City
- Louvain-la-Neuve
- Postal Code
- 1348
- Street
- Place de l'Université 1
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/universite-catholique-de-louvain/2024/3-phd-re…
Contact
- City
Louvain-la-Neuve- Website
https://uclouvain.be/en/index.html- Postal Code
1348
STATUS: EXPIRED
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