KU Leuven — Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Leuven, Belgium

PhD Student – “How do leaders develop their employees?” at University of Leuven – Belgium

Job Type
PhD
Field
Education, Psychology
Location
Leuven, Belgium
Published
Sep 22, 2026
Deadline
November 3, 2026

Summary

The University of Leuven in Belgium offers a PhD position titled “How do leaders develop their employees?”. The role is classified as a First Stage Researcher (R1) within the Psychological Sciences and Educational Sciences fields. Applicants must hold a Master degree or equivalent. The position is a single offer with a deadline of 3 November 2026 (Africa/Abidjan time). The work location is in Belgium. No further details on salary, contract length, language requirements, or benefits are provided in the advertisement.

Key Facts

Position TypePhD Position
DisciplinePsychological Sciences; Educational Sciences
Research AreaPsychological Sciences; Educational Sciences
Degree RequiredMaster Degree or equivalent
Deadline2026-11-03

About the Project

The PhD project investigates how leaders foster the development of their employees, aiming to identify mechanisms, practices, and outcomes associated with effective leadership-driven employee growth.

Who Should Apply

Candidates who have completed a Master degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as psychology, education, or related social sciences and are interested in researching leadership development and employee growth.

About the Employer

University of Leuven is the hiring institution for this PhD position.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

The deadline is 3 November 2026.

What degree is required?

A Master degree or equivalent is required.

How many positions are available?

One PhD position is offered.

Where is the work location?

The position is based in Belgium.

Detailed Job Description

PhD Student – “How do leaders develop their employees?” at University of Leuven – Belgium Organisation: University of Leuven Research Field: Psychological Sciences; Educational Sciences Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Position Type: PhD Position Application Deadline: 3 November 2026, 00:00 (Africa/Abidjan) Number of Offers Available: 1 Offer Description Topic: How do leaders develop their employees? Details: https://www.lifescience.net/jobs/244232/how-do-leaders-develop-their-employees-… Requirements Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: All Where to Apply Website: https://www.lifescience.net/jobs/244232/how-do-leaders-develop-their-employees-… Contact University of Leuven Company/Institute: University of Leuven Country: Europe Work Location(s) Belgium … Read More

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