Doctoral student in the area of macro-economic transport analysis, University of Antwerp Belgium
Doctoral student in the area of macro-economic transport analysis, 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 macro-economic transport analysis
Job description
* You prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of transport and trade economics and modeling;
* You contribute to research in the Department of Transport and Regional Economics, in close co-operation with BNP Paribas Fortis.
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 1 August 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.vanelslander(at)ua.ac.beor -32-3-265 40 34.
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