Do you have a passion for research and the ambition to obtain your PhD in sustainable financing? Do you have the right academic background, and are you ready to start this 4-year journey in our open, international, and collegial environment? Let’s meet!
PHD RESEARCHER: SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Vlerick Business School is an innovative, top-ranked and sustainable international business school in the heart of Europe. Our purpose is to transform people for a better world! We want being at Vlerick to be a transformative experience where you discover the knowledge, mindset and confidence you need to take your next leap – and become the entrepreneurial leader our world needs.
As part of our close-knit team, you’ll bring our strategy and purpose to life. Are you excited to join our international research community as a PhD researcher on sustainable finance? Here’s what you need to know!
Your mission
As a PhD researcher in sustainable finance, your research will be on the probabilistic distribution of valuation. You will investigate the probability distribution of the Net Present Value. The research will be theoretical, i.e. computing the theoretical probability density function and proceeding with a thorough Monte Carlo study, and empirical. On the latter, the application spans public and private equity and debt spaces in the context of the sustainability transformation. The applications will entail desk research and data collection.
In addition to your research activities, you will disseminate knowledge through publications in top academic journals, international conferences, and collaboration with an asset management company that finances the PhD.
You
- Have a Master’s Degree in quantitative finance, economics, or econometrics. An academic background of strong mathematics and programming (eg physics, mathematics, engineering) is also sought after.
- Have a high GPA. Ideally, you have obtained cum laude at least once in your bachelor's and at least once in your Masters year(s).
- Want to conduct relevant research for the academic and business worlds.
- Want to provide support to the school in the area of sustainability
- Can work autonomously and have a proactive attitude.
- Have good writing skills and are fluent in English.
- Want to work on our beautiful campuses in Ghent, Brussels or Leuven in combination with your home office.
#ProudtobeVlerick
- Autonomy and responsibility in an engaging work environment.
- A dynamic, open, and international company culture.
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
- A team of enthusiastic, driven colleagues, passionate about learning.
- Opportunities to build your network, both in academics and in business.
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- You’ll have a real impact and inspire people to live, learn and leap!
At Vlerick, openness to the world is part of our DNA. We are continuously working towards being a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work and learn. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your dreams are, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
Vlerick Business School is the hosting institute for this PhD journey, with David Veredas as your promoter. Ghent University will be your PhD-granting institute. We offer you a contract of definite duration for 4 years. More information on the salary scale (WM1), staff benefits, and employment conditions can be transparently accessed via the links.
Take the leap!
If you meet these criteria, please apply with your English resume, motivation letter, and transcripts of your BSc and MSc degrees on our website. As the results of a TOEFL or IELTS and/or a GRE or GMAT score might be a requirement for the selection process, please already upload them upon availability. Happy to give you more information, so feel free to contact David.veredas@vlerick.com on the job content and the selection process, and hr@vlerick.com on working at Vlerick.
Please apply before 1/08/2025
