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Open application

Perhaps you would like to become a researcher, but there are no vacancies at present for which you are suitable? If this is the case, we would still be interested to know what you have to offer us. If you match the profile below, you can always submit an unsolicited application to us.

Requirements

• An interest in policy-oriented research on one of the following themes:
  • Work and Organisation
  • Labour Market
  • Poverty and Social Integration
  • Civil Society and Social Economy
  • Migration
  • Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development
  • Education and Lifelong Learning
  • Development Cooperation
  • Welfare State
  • Housing
• A university degree.
• In line with the conditions for academic staff at K.U.Leuven, at least two distinction grades are required.

What we have to offer

Working for HIVA as a researcher involves working in a dynamic, flexible and knowledge-intensive environment offering good future prospects in scientific and policy-related functions. We initially offer a one-year contract, which is renewable, and the prospect of an open-ended contract, remuneration according to K.U.Leuven pay scales, a pleasant work and team atmosphere, and the possibility of participation in international research.

How to apply

Address your application letter and a detailed CV to Professor Hans Bruyninckx, General Director of HIVA, and send it to Ms Sandra Volders, management office, Parkstraat 47 - bus 5300, 3000 Leuven, sandra.volders@hiva.kuleuven.be