💼 Full-Time Position

PhD Position in Operations Management

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KU Leuven
📍 Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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Location
Leuven, Belgium
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Posted
June 06, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

  • You recently obtained your master’s degree (or you are about to graduate in 2026) in Business Engineering, Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level.
  • You have a strong quantitative background and an interest in data-driven research. Prior knowledge of causal machine learning, econometrics, or related machine learning methods is considered an asset, but motivation to develop expertise in these areas is essential.
  • Excellent results in prior studies are required (cum laude — distinction, or higher).
  • Experience with programming languages (such as Python, MATLAB, or R) is an asset.
  • You can conduct independent research (demonstrated, e.g., by an excellent Master’s thesis) as well as collaborate well in teams.
  • You have excellent command of spoken and written English and are equipped with good communication skills.