International PhD Position in Consumer Behavior analysis: integrating AI, IoT, and conceptual modeling, offered jointly by SKEMA Business School in France and KU Leuven Faculty of Economics and Business in Belgium.
The selected candidate will focus on advancing Machine Learning and optimization techniques to enhance the sustainability of supermarket operations. They will thrive in a vibrant and collaborative research environment at both universities, engaging with groups actively pursuing cutting-edge scientific research on a global scale.
Application Deadline: 22 March 2024
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Information
Established in 1425, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leuven (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Flemish Brabant. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, Belgium), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 594 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a full-time doctoral scholarship for one year at KU Leuven, followed by three years of employment at SKEMA Business School, subject to meeting first-year requirements at KU Leuven. The scholarship offers a dynamic and supportive research environment, participation in seminars and conferences, and opportunities for international mobility. Additionally, candidates may engage in teaching activities and mentorship of Bachelor and Master students.
For further inquiries, please contact Dr. María Olmedilla Fernandez ( ) and Dr. Estefanía Serral Asensio ( ). We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering equity and inclusivity within our academic communities.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications no later than March 22nd, 2024, via the KU Leuven Jobsite. Required documents include transcripts, two recommendation letters, a motivation letter, and a CV in pdf format. In the motivation letter, applicants should demonstrate why they are suitable for the position. Additional attachments such as a publication list or photo are optional but welcomed.