PhD position in Economics of Sports and Development, KU Leuven, Belgium

PhD Vacancy in Sports and Development
LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance at the
Faculty of Business and Economics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, is
seeking to appoint a PhD student/Research Assistant for 4 years as of
Fall 2009, to conduct research on the Economics of Sports and
Development. Field work is possible. The supervisor of the project is
Prof. J. Swinnen, Director of LICOS.

Selection Criteria
University degree in economics or applied economics, preferably at
MPhil level
Strong analytic and technical capabilities in modern economic methods
Proficiency in statistical and econometric methods
Interest in developing collaborative research within the research project
A GRE test will be required for admission
Fluency in spoken and written English (a TOEFL or IELTS test will be
required for non-native speakers)

About LICOS
LICOS is a research centre of Excellence at the Faculty of Business
and Economics that focuses on theoretical and empirical research of
macro- and micro-economic aspects of transition, institutional changes
and economic performance. LICOS belongs to the 12 "Centres of
Excellence" of K.U. Leuven. Research at LICOS is organized around four
main research themes, each under the auspices of a Research Director:
Development and Food Policy (Prof. J. Swinnen)
Labour Markets and Industrial Restructuring (Prof. J. Konings)
Market Structure and Performance (Prof. P. Van Cayseele)
International Trade and Fiscal Policy (Prof. Hylke Vandenbussche)
(for more info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/licos/)

PhD Program at the Faculty
The research project will allow the student to simultaneously pursue a
PhD in (Applied) Economics. The University of Leuven (KUL) has an
extensive Ph.D. program: about 160 researchers are currently pursuing
a Ph.D. in Applied Economics/Business studies or PhD in Economics.
Usually, a PhD program takes 4 years, with the first year including
important course work in advanced economics.
(for more info: www.econ.kuleuven.be/lsbe)

How to Apply
Candidates must send their curriculum vitae, together with a statement
outlining expression of interest in the position, to
conny.schuurmans@econ.kuleuven.be. There is no application form.
Applications must reach us no later than 15 April 2009.