19 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Antwerp- Research Field
Economics » International economics
Economics » Macroeconomics
Economics » Microeconomics- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Belgium- Application Deadline
15 Apr 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
Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp
The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.
The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Business and Economics is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of international trade.
Position
- You will work actively on the preparation of a PhD thesis in economics under the supervision of Prof. Elsa Leromain and Prof. Mathieu Parenti. The research project DEEPTRADE seeks to understand macro and micro-level impacts of deep trade agreements. Specifically, the goal is to examine the role of deep provisions within trade agreements, as opposed to trade agreements that solely focus on standard tariffs.
- You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the Department of Economics.
Profile
- You have strong interest in international trade, and specifically trade policy issues.
- You hold a Master degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Social Economics or Business Engineering.
- You can demonstrate excellent study results.
- You have good knowledge of quantitative methods or econometrics.
- You have a solid background in international trade theory and have experience working with international trade datasets.
- You have excellent language skills in spoken and written English.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
What we offer
- We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another two years.
- The planned start date is July 1st 2024.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at the city campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 15 April 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a cover letter
- your academic CV
- a grade transcript (a list of grades you obtained for recent courses, include test scores if available such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IETLS or equivalent);
- a copy of your master thesis, preferably in the field of international trade
- two reference letters
- a research proposal (maximum 800 words) detailing how you would study empirically the effect of deep trade agreements on firms.
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Elsa Leromain, [email protected] .
The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.
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
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://academicpositions.com
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Antwerp
- Country
- Belgium
- City
- Antwerp
- Postal Code
- 2000
- Street
- Prinsstraat 13
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-antwerp/2024/doctoral-scholarshi…
Contact
- City
Antwerp- Website
https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/- Postal Code
2000
STATUS: EXPIRED
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