Doctoral Scholarship Holder in Governance and Regulation of Urban Logistics
Conduct pioneering PhD research on sustainable last-mile urban logistics governance within an EU-funded project at the University of Antwerp.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in law or social sciences with an interest in empirical legal research, urban mobility, and regulatory governance.
Overview
The University of Antwerp's Faculty of Law invites applications for a full-time doctoral scholarship holder position focusing on the governance and regulation of sustainable urban logistics. Part of the European project S³L²OGR, the researcher will investigate innovative regulatory mechanisms, participatory methods, and co-creation tools to steer sustainable last-mile transport solutions. Responsibilities include preparing and defending a PhD thesis, analyzing legal frameworks, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing limited teaching or research management support. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team in Antwerp and aim for high-impact scientific publications.
What you'll do
- Formulate and execute a PhD research plan centered on sustainable urban logistics governance and regulation.
- Analyze existing legal and policy frameworks while mapping stakeholder relationships and logistics ecosystems.
- Apply participatory methods and co-creation techniques involving public authorities, operators, and citizens.
- Report research progress regularly to supervisors and academic committees, and present findings at international conferences.
- Prepare the doctoral thesis for public defense and publish results in scientific journals.
- Contribute scientifically to broader research lines and projects within and beyond the primary doctoral scope.
- Perform limited support tasks related to teaching or research management within the Faculty of Law.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in law or social sciences
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; good oral and written proficiency
Instruction: English
Publications: Aim for publication in the scientific press
- Excellent academic study results
- Strong background in comparative research
- Ability to work independently and creatively within a multicultural team
- Demonstrated interest in regulatory frameworks or urban logistics
- Must hold a qualifying master's degree by the time of appointment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-11 (Europe/Brussels)
Applicants must submit their application through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform before the deadline. The submission must include an academic CV, a motivation letter, and a structured two-page research proposal addressing a specific research gap, question, and plan.
- Motivation letter
- Academic CV
- Research proposal
Contact
Wouter Verheyen· Professor Labour and Transport Law
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