Full-time PhD Research and Teaching Position in Health Policy, Systems, and Social Approaches to Health Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in Belgium

The Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is offering a full-time research and teaching position focused on health policy, health systems, and social approaches to health. This opportunity is based within the Ecole de Santé Publique (ESP), specifically in the Health Policies and Systems – International Health (CR3 POLISSI) or Social Approaches to Health (CR5 CRISS) research centres. The position is structured as 50% research and 50% teaching, with the research component dedicated to the completion of a doctoral thesis in the specified fields.

The successful candidate will actively participate in the supervision of practical work and seminars related to the Masters in Public Health, including core curriculum, health policy, and health promotion. The PhD project must align with health policy and systems and/or social approaches to health, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research in public health, policy, and social sciences.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Public Health or a related discipline such as Political Science, Social Science, or Humanities. Language requirements include excellent proficiency in French and good proficiency in English. The application process requires submission of a CV, an application letter, a four-page note outlining the proposed PhD research project, and two letters of reference, all structured using the official template provided by ULB. Incomplete applications or those not using the template will not be considered by the selection committee.

ULB is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, recruiting candidates based on skills regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, origin, nationality, beliefs, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities, disorders, or illnesses, ensuring confidentiality and support throughout the selection process.

The application deadline is 1 June 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the anticipated start date of 1 October 2026. For more information, candidates may contact Mr Dimitri Renmans at [email protected]. Applications should be submitted via the online portal, and candidates from restricted countries may apply by email. Additional information on ULB's gender and diversity policy and research career regulations is available on the university's website.

This position offers a dynamic environment for doctoral research and teaching in public health, health policy, and social approaches, with access to leading research teams and a supportive institutional framework.