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The Centre for R&D Monitoring (ECOOM) is an interuniversity consortium of which one division is housed within the Faculty of Economics and Business at the KU Leuven. ECOOM develops a consistent system of R&D and Innovation (RD&I) indicators. These indicators are designed to assist the Flemish government in mapping and monitoring the RD&I efforts in Flanders. Within this context, ECOOM is the pre-eminent Flemish site for science, technology and innovation studies, and has become a prominent research centre with international visibility. To support our research activities, we are currently looking for a
Responsibilities• You will assist in the implementation of the Flemish part of the Community Innovation Survey (CIS) and the Eurostat-OECD R&D survey. This involves survey design and development, data cleaning and processing, statistical analysis and the interpretation of data.
• You are expected to obtain a Ph.D. in Business Economics at the KU Leuven. This involves coursework, seminar presentations and similar activities as well as the preparation of a Ph.D. thesis which consists of four research papers.
• You will also have the chance to present your work regularly at international conferences and to attend summer schools and similar events.
Profile• You hold a Master’s degree in Economics or related field.
• You are interested in developing the skills necessary to conduct policy-relevant research in the field of Economics of Innovation. You also have an interest in using micro-econometric techniques.
• Basic knowledge of quantitative data processing and micro-econometrics, as well as general computer skills and information retrieval skills are expected. The knowledge of the software STATA is a plus.
• You are fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus, but not required for the position.
OfferWe offer a full-time position in the internationally oriented research environment of the KU Leuven, preferably starting summer of 2020. The appointment is a fixed-term for four years. The salary will be assessed in accordance to the legal salary grade systems existing at the KU Leuven.
Interested?If you are interested, please send your CV and motivation letter before April 1st by email to Dr. Wytse Joosten, Manager Innovation survey group, Centre for R&D Monitoring (ECOOM) KU Leuven. wytse.joosten@kuleuven.be You can apply for this job no later than March 31, 2020 via the
KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us at diversiteit.HR@kuleuven.be.
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