Are you interested in the ethics of sustainable agriculture and climate change? KU Leuven is offering two PhD positions within the BIOTA research project, providing an opportunity to contribute to innovative research in environmental and agricultural ethics.
Applicants must hold (or be close to completing) a master’s degree in Philosophy or a closely related field with a strong academic record. They should demonstrate excellent proficiency in English, strong analytical and research skills, and a clear interest in normative environmental, agricultural, or plant ethics.
KU Leuven is one of Europe’s leading research universities, founded in 1425 and renowned for its strong academic tradition and global outlook. Located in the historic city of Leuven, Belgium, the university combines cutting-edge research with high-quality education across a wide range of disciplines. KU Leuven is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is known for its vibrant international research community, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong commitment to societal impact and innovation.
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.