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The Department of Management of the Faculty of Business and Economics is seeking a full-time (100%) doctoral fellow in the field of Inclusive Leadership (HRM/Organizational Behavior).
Position
- You will actively work on a doctoral dissertation in the field of Management, HRM, and Organizational Behavior focusing on the topic of inclusive leadership.
- You contribute to the four-year research project "ALL ON BOARD! But are they really? The paradoxical impact of inclusive leadership on employees' citizenship and withdrawal behavior," funded by the Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO) and led by Kim De Meulenaere (UA).
- You investigate the complexity of inclusive leadership in contemporary diverse work environments. This includes highlighting both the positive and potential negative effects of inclusive leadership, aimed at promoting a sense of belonging among employees while also respecting their unique identities. Crucial to this research are collaborations with organizations, where you take the lead in data collection.
- You will primarily conduct research at UA within the Department of Management, but for this project, international academic collaborations are crucial.
- You enhance your expertise through doctoral courses and additional training.
- You will participate in international scientific conferences and workshops.
- You actively contribute to applying for and obtaining additional research funding.
- You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks.
Profile
- You have obtained a Master degree in Applied Economic Sciences / Socio-Economic Sciences / Social Sciences / Business Sciences or equivalent.
- You can demonstrate excellent study results.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- You approach tasks with a focus on quality, integrity, creativity, and collaboration.
- You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.
- You demonstrate a strong sense of self-discipline, self-direction, and self-learning capability.
- You aspire to develop into an independent researcher.
- You are motivated to present your research at (international) conferences.
- You are willing and enthusiastic to participate in research stays abroad.
- Experience with quantitative research techniques is an asset.
What we offer
- Funding for the first three years of the PhD is secured. The doctoral scholarship is awarded on a yearly basis and renewed annually subject to a positive evaluation. The aim is to provide funding for a full four-year PhD, subject to the availability of additional funding.
- The planned start date is October 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School.
- You will do most of your work at the City Campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 17 August 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a motivation letter (in English)
- your academic CV
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to [email protected]. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact [email protected].
The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.
