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Ideas. People. Careers.

A job at KU Leuven? Creating a university at the forefront with more than 13,000 other colleagues. We are proud of the ideas that are born here. And we know that our great strength is our people who put these ideas to work and transform them for the world around us.

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Are you looking for a PhD position and would you like to know more about the application procedure, working conditions and career opportunities for PhDs?

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Start as a research professor (BOFZAP)

As a research professor, you will have the opportunity to build your own research group with limited teaching responsibilities in the first 10 years. These positions are also called BOFZAP. BOF (Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds) is a fund provided by the Flemish Government, and ZAP is an acronym for senior academic staff (Zelfstandig Academisch Personeel).

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HR Excellence in Research

At KU Leuven, researchers can use their passion for science in a stimulating and supportive environment. Our HR policy has been awarded the European 'HR Excellence in Research Award'.

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Your #kuleuvencareer

Yes, working at KU Leuven is quite unique. Why, you may ask? Find out more by reading, viewing and sharing the stories of our colleagues.

  • Read the stories of academic staff
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KU Leuven makes the top 3 of most attractive social profit employers

Independent research, conducted by Randstad's annual Employer Brand study, awards KU Leuven the bronze place in the category of most attractive social profit employers in Belgium.

Read more about Randstad's employer brand (in Dutch)

 

Last update: May 09, 2025

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