Publisher
source

Hans De Steur

11 months ago

PhD Position: Socio-Economic Research in Agricultural Economics (Assistant Department) Ghent University in Belgium

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Agriculture

Funding

Available

Deadline

Expired

Country flag

Country

Belgium

University

Ghent University

Suggested positions

Publisher
source

Aarhus University

Country flag

Denmark

Aarhus University is advertising a postdoctoral position in the SpeedyFermHub research project at the Department of Management, Aarhus BSS . The project focuses on consumer behavior , food marketing , sustainable consumption , and the societal and market potential of fermented plant-based foods . The successful candidate will contribute to consumer-citizen studies on novel plant-based food innovations, including online experiments, survey design, product concept testing, sensory-consumer researc...

Agriculture
Behavioral Science
Psychology
+8 more

2 weeks ago

Publisher
source

Aarhus University

Country flag

Denmark

Postdoctoral position at Aarhus University (Department of Management, Aarhus BSS) in the SpeedyFermHub research project on fermented plant-based foods. The project focuses on consumer behavior , food marketing , sustainable consumption , behavioral science , and related quantitative methods. The successful candidate will help design and run online experimental consumer studies and in-person consumer testing, including product concepts, survey materials, experimental stimuli, and measures of pref...

Agriculture
Behavioral Science
Psychology
+8 more

1 month ago

Publisher
source

BI Norwegian Business School

Country flag

Norway

The Department of Marketing at BI Norwegian Business School is inviting applications for a PhD Candidate in Marketing . The programme is designed to build strong theoretical knowledge and methodological competence for doctoral researchers, with a focus on producing high-quality academic work in marketing and related fields. The department describes itself as a highly international research environment with publications in leading journals such as Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketi...

Behavioral Economics
Psychology
Marketing
+7 more

1 month ago

Publisher
source

ETH Zurich

Country flag

Switzerland

Doctoral Researcher / PhD Position in Sustainable Supply Chain Management at ETH Zurich The Supply Chain Management Group at ETH Zurich’s Department of Management, Technology, and Economics is inviting applications for a PhD student / doctoral researcher position focused on sustainable supply chain management . The project examines how companies manage social sustainability issues in supply chains, including modern slavery and unsafe working conditions, in the context of emerging supply chain du...

Statistical Analysis
Business Administration
Business
+5 more

3 weeks ago

Publisher
source

University of Jyväskylä

Country flag

Finland

Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE), University of Jyväskylä, is recruiting 5–8 Doctoral Researchers in Business and Economics for a fixed-term period of up to three years, starting 4 January 2027 or as soon as possible after that. This PhD-level opening is designed for candidates completing doctoral studies in JSBE’s doctoral programmes in business studies or economics . Research areas mentioned include accounting and corporate finance , corporate communication , corpor...

Finance
Marketing
Business
+5 more

1 week ago

Keywords

Agriculture
Biomedical Engineering
Marketing
Business Administration
Consumer Behavior
Business
Technology Innovation
Industrial Engineering
Food Industry
Food Marketing
Applied Economics
Teaching And Learning
Economics
Business Economics
Socioeconomic

About this position

Ghent University is offering two PhD positions as Assistant in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering. The role involves at least 50% academic research in preparation for a doctoral dissertation focused on socio-economic research in agricultural economics, with particular emphasis on innovations, consumer behavior, and marketing related to the agricultural or food sector. The successful candidates will also assist in teaching activities and contribute to internal and external departmental services. The research group is internationally recognized for its work in agro-food marketing and consumer behavior, providing a stimulating environment for interdisciplinary research. Applicants must hold a relevant master's degree (Bioscience Engineering, Industrial (Bio)sciences, (Applied) Economics, Business Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields) by the start of the appointment. For degrees awarded outside the EU, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) is required. Candidates should demonstrate strong teaching and communication skills, fluency in English, and an interest in academic and/or project-based research. Knowledge of Dutch is recommended but not mandatory. The appointment is for two years, renewable twice for two years (maximum six years), with salary determined by scale AAP3 and additional staff benefits such as training opportunities, paid leave, and eco-friendly incentives. Applications must be submitted online before the deadline, including a CV, cover letter, degree transcript, and, if applicable, certificate of equivalence. The university encourages applications from all backgrounds as part of its equal opportunities and diversity policy. For further information, applicants may contact Professors Hans De Steur, Joachim Schouteten, or Wim Verbeke. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in agricultural economics and contribute to innovative research in the food sector at a leading European university.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a master's degree in Bioscience Engineering, Industrial (Bio)sciences, (Applied) Economics, Business Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, with the degree requirement fulfilled at the start of appointment. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. Candidates must have excellent teaching and communication skills and be fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch is recommended. Applicants should be interested in academic and/or project-based research and services. For foreign diplomas in languages other than Dutch, French, German, or English, a translation in one of these languages must be provided.

ApplyKite TwinLearns as you apply

Make your next move.

Prepare your application

Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.

Professors

Prof.

University Name
Country flag

Belgium

Research Interests

Public Policy

Food Marketing

Business

Economics

Agriculture

Prof.

University Name
Country flag

Belgium

Research Interests

Public Policy

Economics

Agriculture

Food Marketing

Business

Professor at Ghent University

University Name
Country flag

Belgium

Research Interests

Food Science

Dietetics

Consumer Psychology

Food Quality

Food Marketing