Research/PhD Position in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

Key details

• Host institution: KU Leuven
• Location: KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bioscience Engineering, Economics
• Supervisor / contact: Prof. dr. ir. Liesbet Vranken
• Supervisor email: [email protected]
• Application deadline: August 31, 2026

How to apply

• Application portal / instructions: Official application link.
• Context on Euraxess: Original listing.

About the position

We are offering a fully funded PhD position in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at KU Leuven. The research focuses on sustainable food systems and consumer behavior. The successful candidate will contribute to projects analyzing economic and behavioral aspects of food consumption and production.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in agricultural economics, food economics, resource economics, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in quantitative research methods and database management.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

We Offer

• A full-time PhD scholarship for up to 4 years.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and data.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and conference attendance.
• Supportive and dynamic research environment at a top-ranked European university.

Interested?

For more information and to apply, please visit the official KU Leuven job portal. Applications should include a CV, motivation letter, and contact details for two academic references.