The Centre of Expertise on Labour market monitoring and forecasting ‘Steunpunt Werk’ (KU Leuven) is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated junior scholar to conduct a PhD in labour market economics. The candidate should have the following qualifications: -Important and binding eligibility condition to apply and to start the PhD in (applied) economics at KU Leuven: You hold a one or two year advanced research master in (applied) economics that consists of advanced courses (for economics: comparable to the ‘Master of Science in Advanced Studies in Economics’ degree from KU Leuven; or the ‘Master of Research in Economics’ at European University Institute). -Having at least ‘cum laude’ (honors) during your initial master years (preferably also during your advanced research master). -You have strong skills in statistical, econometric and quantitative data analysis and experience with statistical packages; and are keen on developing these skills further.-Enthusiastic and motivated to do r...