Two PhD positions on dynamics in flat careers: Flat but not static

KU Leuven

📍 Leuven, Flanders, Belgium 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

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You hold a master in psychology or educational sciences, a master in economics and business administration, a master in social sciences, or a master in another social science discipline, with excellent academic results. Students who will obtain one of those degrees this academic year are also eligible.
You have an affinity with and interest in career research and in work psychology.
You have an interest in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
You have good command of both Dutch and English.
You enjoy writing and are skilled at it. You are motivated to communicate your results both in scientific outlets and to a broader audience.
You can work independently. 
Flat careers—long-term employment within a single organization with limited internal mobility and high job security—are common (e.g., civil servants, teachers). Despite their prevalence, they are often problematized. The underlying assumption is that flat careers lead to...
            

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Job Details

Location Leuven, Flanders
Job Type Full-time
Category Postsecondary Teachers
Posted Date July 04, 2026
Application Deadline August 13, 2026