Doctoral student The Faculty of Applied Economics is seeking to fill the following full-time vacancy in the Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp Belgium - scholarships-global.blogspot.com

Doctoral student The Faculty of Applied Economics is seeking to fill the following full-time vacancy in the Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp Belgium

The Faculty of Applied Economics is seeking to fill the following full-time vacancy in the Department of Transport and Regional Economics
Doctoral student
in the area of city and last-mile logistics
Job description

• You prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of transport economics and logistics;
• You contribute to research in the Department of Transport and Regional Economics, as well as at the FMCG producer with whom this joint research is being developed.

Profile and requirements

• You hold a master degree  in applied economics and logistics;
• You can submit outstanding academic results;
• Also students in the final year of their degree can apply;
• Youracademic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy(http://www.ua.ac.be/research);
• You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative, customer-oriented and cooperative;
• An analytical spirit and a focus on quantification are expected;
• Team player with a sense of initiative and responsibility;
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

We offer

• A doctoral scholarship for a period of one year to start with, with the possibility of renewal for a further period after positive evaluation;
• The start date of scholarship will be 15 September 2011;
• The usual stipend remuneration applies;
• A dynamic and stimulating work environment with possibilities for extra training in an international context.

Interested?

• Applications may be submitted only online, until the closing date 25 June 2011. The application form is available online;
• A two-page document is to be drafted and sent to the contact person below, indicating how you see the analysis of the above-mentioned topic develop, what method you would use, and what workplan you foresee.
• A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection committee;
• More information about the application form can be obtained from Ellen Huijer(TEL  03 265 31 49);
• For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Prof. Thierry Vanelslander at thierry.vanelslanderua.ac.beor -32-3-265 40 34.

The University of Antwerp strives to contribute to an open, democratic and multi-cultural society. We follow an equal-opportunity policy.

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