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Marten Ovaere

2 months ago

Postdoc researcher - Economie (30236) Ghent University in Belgium

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Expired

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Belgium

University

Ghent University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Empirical Research
Energy Economics
Big Data
Microeconomics
Economics
Statistics
Econometrics

About this position

Ghent University is advertising a Postdoc researcher - Economie (30236) within the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Department EB21 - Economie, in Ghent, Belgium. The position is a 100% appointment for 8 months on a contract of limited duration, with a required PhD and salary scale PD1 to PD4 (or WM1 to WM4 for candidates holding a Master’s degree, where applicable).

The research project focuses on empirical analysis of electricity tariffs, including topics such as dynamic pricing and capacity tariffs, and how these influence household electricity consumption and flexibility behaviour. The successful candidate will work closely with Prof. Marten Ovaere and contribute to scientific publications. This is a strong fit for researchers with backgrounds in economics, econometrics, energy economics, or related quantitative fields.

Applicants are expected to bring strong quantitative and econometric skills, experience handling large datasets, the ability to work independently, and strong scientific writing skills in English. An interest in household energy behaviour and empirical work in energy-related research is highlighted as an advantage.

The application deadline is 01/09/2026 at 23:59 Brussels time. Applications must be submitted through Ghent University’s online e-recruitment system; emailed and late applications are not accepted. Required documents include a CV plus academic transcript in one PDF, a cover letter, and a diploma transcript if available. If the degree certificate is in a language other than Dutch, French, German, or English, a translation is required.

For questions about the vacancy, contact Prof. Marten Ovaere at [email protected]. For technical questions about the online application procedure, the vacancy page directs applicants to the FAQ or [email protected].

Funding details

Available

What's required

A PhD (thesis-based doctorate) in economics, engineering, or a related quantitative field is required. Applicants should have strong quantitative and econometric skills, experience working with large datasets, an interest in energy economics and/or empirical research on household energy behaviour, the ability to work independently and report scientific results in writing, and a good command of English. A foreign diploma not in Dutch, French, German, or English must be accompanied by a translation into one of those languages.

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Research Interests

Environmental Economics

Microeconomics

Demand-side Management

Energy Economics

Decarbonization