PhD student on Population and Climate Change

KU Leuven • Leuven, Flanders, Belgium • Posted June 12, 2026

Location Leuven, Flanders

Job Type Full-time

Category Physical Scientists

Posted June 12, 2026

Recently graduated with at least distinction as a Master in Sociology or a related social science discipline, or graduating no later than September 2026;
Good oral and written proficiency in Dutch and English;
Strong in statistical analysis and comfortable working with large datasets;
Strong interest in societal issues;
Solid basic knowledge of demography and strong motivation to further develop in this area;
Good social skills and teaching abilities, with a strong interest in working with students;
Willing to contribute to a stimulating intellectual climate within the Department of Sociology and to the research group on social, political, and demographic change 
The Department of Sociology at KU Leuven is recruiting an early-stage researcher to develop a doctoral project at the intersection of society, demography, and climate change. We are also looking for someone strongly motivated to contribute to teaching in this field.
        

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