The Centre for Research on Peace and Development (CRPD) announces the appointment of a PhD research fellow in Social Sciences.

PHD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

CRPD is a multidisciplinary research centre at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium. CRPD’s multidisciplinary team conducts conceptual, empirical and applied research with the aim of improving our understanding of the causes of violent conflicts and the challenges of sustainable peacebuilding. CRPD’s research is divided into three clusters:

۱) Governance, 2) Conflict causes and dynamics, and 3) Challenges of sustainable peacebuilding.

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The applicant should have completed a Master’s degree in sociology, economics, political science, development studies or any other closely related subject;

The applicant should have an outstanding educational/academic track record;

The applicant should have excellent analytical and writing skills (any peer-reviewed publications will be an advantage);

The applicant should have excellent quantitative research skills and should be able to statistically analyze survey data (experience in survey research and methodology will be considered an advantage).

Offer

A 4–year PhD Research Fellowship (100%) starting late 2016;

Renewable contracts of 1 year on the basis of positive evaluation. Total duration of fellowship is 4 year;

A pleasant and challenging work environment;

A position at an inclusive workplace enterprise;

Time spent on teaching and administrative work will be limited to a maximum of 20%;

Examination surveillance and attendance at study fairs for the Faculty of Social Sciences belong to the task.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Arnim Langer, tel.: +32 16 32 32 63, mail: [email protected].

You can apply for this job no later than October 15, 2016 via the online application tool