Funding & benefits
Active contributions to scientific conferences.
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“Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).”
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You hold a doctoral degree (PhD), obtained no more than 6 years ago. The 6-year period is determined based on the date stated on the diploma requested above and the start date of the employment contract, in the field of agricultural and food economics or marketing, socio-economics, marketing, innovation, food sciences, behavioural sciences, or an equivalent field.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Economics & Finance. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- You hold a doctoral degree (PhD), obtained no more than 6 years ago. The 6-year period is determined based on the date stated on the diploma requested above and the start date of the employment contract, in the field of agricultural and food economics or marketing, socio-economics, marketing, innovation, food sciences, behavioural sciences, or an equivalent field.
- Very good command of English, both orally and written.
- Experience in supervising Master's and/or PhD students.
- 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.
- Publications required.
Should you apply?
This is a Postdoctoral-level opportunity working in Economics & Finance. Expect to prepare 3 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: Economics & Finance.
- Study destination: Belgium.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- You hold a doctoral degree (PhD), obtained no more than 6 years ago. The 6-year period is determined based on the date stated on the diploma requested above and the start date of the employment contract, in the field of agricultural and food economics or marketing, socio-economics, marketing, innovation, food sciences, behavioural sciences, or an equivalent field.
- In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
- 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.
Application process
Application checklist
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does this award pay?
Ghent University Jobs states: "Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate)."
What level of study is it for?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at Ghent University Jobs in Belgium.
Is this award still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 16 October 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with Ghent University Jobs, through the official application page linked from this record.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 3 items: You hold a doctoral degree (PhD), obtained no more than 6 years ago. The 6-year period is determined based on the date stated on the diploma requested above and the start date of the employment contract, in the field of agricultural and food economics or marketing, socio-economics, marketing, innovation, food sciences, behavioural sciences, or an equivalent field, In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file), 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.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Ghent University Jobs's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Official sources last checked: 21 Oct 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
About Ghent University Jobs
Ghent University Jobs is based in Belgium and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.