Belgium - Catholic University of Leuven PhD Vacancy in Development & Food Policy

LICOS, Faculty of Business & Economics, KULeuven (Belgium)

LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, is seeking to appoint a PhD student/Research Assistant for 4 years as of Fall 2009, to support current research on Food Policy, Development and related fields. Field work in any of the geographic regions of focus (Eastern Europe, China, India, Africa) is possible. The supervisor of the project is Prof. J. Swinnen, Director of LICOS.
(for more info: http://www.econ.kuleuven.be/licos).

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• University degree in economics or applied economics, preferably at MPhil level
• Strong analytic and technical capabilities in modern economic methods
• Proficiency in statistical and econometric methods
• Interest in developing collaborative research within the research project
• A GRE test will be required for admission
• Fluency in spoken and written English (a TOEFL or IELTS test will be required for non-native speakers)

The research project will allow the student to simultaneously pursue a PhD in Economics. Usually, a PhD program takes 4 years, with the first year including important course work in advanced economics.
(for more info: http://www.econ.kuleuven.be/lsbe)