PhD student position in organizational psychology at UCLouvain/IPSY

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PhD student position in organizational psychology at UCLouvain/IPSY Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): L'Università UCLouvain, attraverso l'Istituto di Scienze Psicologiche (IPSY), offre una posizione di dottorato in psicologia organizzativa. Il progetto di ricerca si concentra sull'analisi dell'uso di alcol tra i dipendenti, esaminando i fattori organizzativi, lavorativi e individuali che influenzano le motivazioni al consumo. Il candidato ideale deve possedere una laurea magistrale in psicologia (preferibilmente in psicologia del lavoro e organizzativa) e avere competenze in analisi dei dati quantitativi. È richiesta una buona conoscenza dell'inglese, mentre la conoscenza del francese è considerata un plus. La posizione prevede un impiego a tempo pieno per 15 mesi, con possibilità di estensione per ulteriori 2 anni, e mira al conseguimento di un dottorato in 4 anni. Le candidature devono essere inviate entro il 20 agosto 2026. Vacant PhD position in organizational psychology at UCLouvain/IPSY Professor Gaëtane Caesens is looking for a talented and motivated PhD-student for a full-time PhD position at the Psychological Sciences Research Institute (IPSY), UCLouvain. The project seeks to investigate alcohol use among employees: Organizational, work-related, and individual predictors of drinking motives. The institute The Psychological Sciences Research Institute (IPSY) of the UCLouvain is composed of approx. 300 members. It enjoys an outstanding national and international reputation and maintains fruitful scientific collaborations with leading universities around the world. The Institute provides researchers with personalized assistance and support in editing, statistics, ethics, access to a participant pool, budget and project management. More information about the institute is given here: https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/ipsy&nbsp ; The project The PhD will be carried out at UCLouvain (Psychological Sciences Research Institute) under the supervision of Professor Gaëtane Caesens and Professor Pierre Maurage (Psychological Sciences Research Institute). This PhD project aims to deepen the understanding of the factors (i.e., organizational, work-related and individual) influencing alcohol consumption among employees. Key responsibilities Preparation of a dissertation, leading to a PhD degree consisting of a collection of articles. Literature search and review Hypothesis-driven development and execution of quantitative research (e.g., data collection, conducting cross-sectional or longitudinal surveys) Analyze results Communication at conferences and publications in international peer-reviewed journals Supervision of master thesis projects Person specifications / Selection criteria Master’s degree (120 ECTS) in (preferably work and organizational) psychology; to be completed before the start of the position, and awarded with at least the equivalent of a distinction Excellent written (and ideally spoken) English. Proficiency in French is a plus. Proficiency in standard software of the social sciences (e.g., SPSS) and strong quantitative data analyses skills A strong interest in organizational psychology You are committed to ethical, responsible, transparent, and open science. You are pro-active and well-organized. You can work independently, but you are also a team player (good collaborative skills). Desirable also: Experience with organizational psychology research Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and software (e.g., multi-level or longitudinal, structural equation modeling; Mplus) Publication experience Terms and conditions Fulltime employment for 15 months with extension (if evaluated positively) for 2 additional years. The post must lead to completing a PhD thesis in 4 years. Stimulating work and learning environment in which you acquire relevant expertise as a researcher The bursary follows the standard PhD scholarship rates in Belgium. Application procedure Interested candidates can email Gaëtane Caesens ( gaetane.caesens@uclouvain.be ) with potential questions or informal inquires. Applicants are asked to submit their application materials to her by August 20, 2026, in a single PDF file via email (subject line: "UCL PhD Application"). A full CV (incl. personal contact details, previous jobs, education details, academic records, relevant proof of language skills, potential publication) A motivation letter (incl. reasons for applying to this position; research interests, skills and experience) Transcripts of your Master’s degree. Names and contact details of two referees (reference letters are NOT required at this stage). ➔Deadline for applications: August 20, 2026 After an initial selection, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at UCLouvain. Online interviews can be arranged if needed. Interviews will take place end of August / beginning of September 2026. The position can start on 1 October 2026, or at a lat Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissi