PhD Assistant in Regulatory Sciences at KU Leuven
PhD Assistant in Regulatory Sciences at KU Leuven (Leuven, Belgium)
The Regulatory Sciences research group at KU Leuven, led by
Prof. Dr. Isabelle Huys
, is recruiting a
full-time PhD assistant
to contribute to research, teaching, supervision, and the development of new projects and collaborations. The group works in the broad domain of
Regulatory Sciences
and studies the development, evaluation, regulation, and implementation of medicines, medical technologies, and other health interventions.
Research themes include
patient engagement and patient preferences
,
shared decision-making
,
data governance
,
artificial intelligence and digital health
,
real-world evidence
,
health technology assessment
,
market access
,
bioethics
, and
regulatory decision-making
. The role combines independent scientific research with contributions to national and international projects, proposal writing, dissemination, and supervision of PhD and master's students.
Eligibility highlights:
a doctorate in a relevant field such as pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, health sciences, public health, health economics, bioethics, regulatory affairs, or a related discipline; strong research ability; interest in interdisciplinary work; excellent communication skills; very good Dutch and English; and strong organizational skills. Experience with publications, grant applications, European projects, stakeholder collaboration, or regulatory/HTA organizations is an advantage.
Funding and appointment:
full-time 100% appointment as a PhD assistant, initially for three years with the possibility of extension up to six years, subject to positive evaluation and KU Leuven regulations. Salary scale 44 is mentioned. No specific stipend amount is provided.
Application deadline:
29 October 2026 at 23:59 CET. Apply via the KU Leuven online application system. Questions about the vacancy can be directed to Prof. Dr. Isabelle Huys at [email protected].
