1 Postdoctoral position in Political Economy and Institutions of Food Policy and Development in Belgium | KU Leuven

LICOS, Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance at the KU Leuven (University of Leuven) Faculty of Economics and Business is looking for strong candidates for post-doctoral researchers (renewable up to 3 years with annual reviews).

LICOS, Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance is one of the 12 Centres of Excellence of the KU Leuven. Since its foundation in 1991, LICOS has been at the Center of top-level theoretical end empirical research of micro- and macro-economic aspects of transition, institutional changes and economic performance. Today the LICOS research portfolio exists of a large set of research projects, including KU Leuven, domestic and international funded research. The two main research programs are the Food Policy and Development research program and the Government and Markets research program (the latter joint with the Centre for Economic Studies).

Applicants must hold a PhD in Economics or related fields and a demonstrated interest in development, food and natural resource policy, trade, development, political economy or related areas. A well-established record of publications and research would be an advantage. Proficiency in the English language is also required.

The successful candidate will be expected to work within LICOS and develop a research program in close collaboration with other academic staff of LICOS. S/he will be expected to achieve a scientific output that adheres to the highest international standards and promote national and international collaborations in the area of the development economics, food and natural resource policy or related disciplines. The accepted applicant may also be required to teach some lectures in Development Economics and supervise doctoral students.