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Joachim Schouteten

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PhD Researcher in Inclusive, Transparent and Deforestation-Free Agri-Food Supply Chains Ghent University in Belgium

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

The PhD researcher position is sponsored by Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) and the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED). The post does not specify stipend or tuition details.

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

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Belgium

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Ghent University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Public Policy
Business
Food Marketing
Smallholder Farming
Sustainable Business
Economics

About this position

Ghent University is hiring a PhD researcher for a new Belgian–Vietnamese project on inclusive, transparent and deforestation-free agri-food supply chains.

The project examines how the EU Deforestation Regulation can be implemented in Vietnam in ways that support both sustainability goals and the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. Research topics include how smallholders can participate fairly in supply chains, how consumers perceive transparency and inclusiveness, and how public policy can help farmers meet new sustainability requirements.

The researcher will join the Agri-Food Marketing and Chain Management research group at Ghent University and work under the supervision of Prof. Hans De Steur, Prof. Joachim Schouteten, and Dr Trang Truong (Centre of Agricultural Policy, Vietnam). Fieldwork opportunities in Vietnam are mentioned.

Applicants should have a relevant master’s degree, strong research skills, and fluency in English and Vietnamese.

Deadline: 1 October 2026.

Apply: Use the vacancy link provided in the post.

Funding details

The PhD researcher position is sponsored by Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) and the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED). The post does not specify stipend or tuition details.

What's required

A relevant master’s degree is required, along with strong research skills and fluency in English and Vietnamese.

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