PhD Researcher – Private Equity

Vlerick Business School is a triple-accredited, top-ranked international business school at the heart of Europe – with a solid scientific foundation that provides the backbone for knowledge with lasting impact. We strive to make coming to Vlerick feel like a transformative experience that ignites the entrepreneurial leadership fire. In doing so, we help form positive change-makers ready to challenge the status quo and make things happen.

Vlerick is a school, but we run it as a company, aligned with the high standards we foster in our different programmes. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven PhD Researcher on the field of Private Equity.

Your Mission:

As a PhD researcher in the field of Private Equity (i.e., venture capital, growth capital and late stage private equity), you will:

• Perform fundamental (& applied) research in the context of Private Equity and how new sustainability (ESG) regulations have an impact on the investment behavior of private equity firms
• Disseminate knowledge by writing academic papers, reports, articles and attending academic conferences and workshops
• This Ph.D. will be a joint degree combining Ghent University and Tilburg University

 You:

• You have a Masters Degree with at least a great distinction (magna cum laude)
• You have an interest in private equity and entrepreneurial finance
• You have good analytical and econometric skills
• You want to conduct relevant research both for the academic and the business world
• You want to provide limited support to your supervisers
• You are fluent in English
• You can work autonomously
• You have a proactive attitude
• You have good writing skills
• Located in either campus Ghent or Brussels

#ProudtobeVlerick

• Autonomy and responsibility in a dynamic, open, and international 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.
• The chance to 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 at. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your dreams are, we are looking forward to receiving your application.