PhD researcher on labour market forecasting

The Centre of Expertise on Labour market monitoring and forecasting ‘Steunpunt Werk’ (KU Leuven) is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated junior scholar to conduct a PhD in labour market economics. The candidate should have the following qualifications: -Important and binding eligibility condition to apply and to start the PhD in (applied) economics at KU Leuven: You hold a one or two year advanced research master in (applied) economics that consists of advanced courses (for economics: comparable to the ‘Master of Science in Advanced Studies in Economics’ degree from KU Leuven; or the ‘Master of Research in Economics’ at European University Institute). -Having at least ‘cum laude’ (honors) during your initial master years (preferably also during your advanced research master). -You have strong skills in statistical, econometric and quantitative data analysis and experience with statistical packages; and are keen on developing these skills further.-Enthusiastic and motivated to do r...