Postdoc researcher - Economie (30236)

→  Apply before 01/09/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
→  Department: EB21 - Economie
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 8 maanden
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma: PhD

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY 

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS 

• You do empirical research on how electricity tariffs (e.g. dynamic pricing, capacity tariffs) affect household consumption and flexibility behaviour. You work closely with Prof. Marten Ovaere and contribute to scientific publications.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a PhD (thesis-based doctorate) in economics, engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• You have strong quantitative and econometric skills and experience working with large datasets. You have an interest in energy economics and/or empirical research on household energy behaviour. You can work independently and report scientific results in writing, and you have a good command of English.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 

• We offer you a contract of definite duration of 8 months.
• Your contract will start on 1 January 2027 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

INTERESTED? 

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents” (not necessary): a reference letter, an overview of your study results, 

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION 

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Marten Ovaere ([email protected]). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected].