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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Volker,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I would like to attract your attention and that of your network about three positions which are open for the September intake of PhD students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Details of the documents needed and the procedure for applying to the positions can be found in the following links: </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="color:#0563C1;background:white"><a href="https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60304152?lang=en"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#0563C1">https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60304152?lang=en</span></a></span></u><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60308555?lang=en"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60308555?lang=en</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60307336"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60307336</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#0D0D0D;background:white">This presents a unique opportunity for aspiring researchers to embark on a fully funded Ph.D. journey that spans two countries, Belgium and France. Collaborating with leading researchers
from both institutions, selected candidates will engage in a transformative academic experience.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Details on the program can be found here:</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.skema.edu/programmes/phd-in-business-administration/specialisations/phd-in-business-administration-ai-operations-management-overview"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.skema.edu/programmes/phd-in-business-administration/specialisations/phd-in-business-administration-ai-operations-management-overview</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">In addition to a competitive salary, the students will have a yearly stipend for travel. T</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#0D0D0D;background:white">his financial support is intended to facilitate
attendance at conferences and workshops, enabling Ph.D. students to showcase their work, establish connections, and contribute to the growth of their research network.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">One notable aspect of this program is the absence of mandatory teaching commitments. However, there is an optional opportunity for candidates to teach a 30-hour course per year, offering
a valuable avenue for gaining teaching experience.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">This announcement is an invitation to dynamic individuals seeking an international and collaborative Ph.D. experience to apply and contribute to the research within this partnership.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Best regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="white-space:pre-wrap"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR">Xavier Brusset<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR">Professor in Supply Chain Management<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR">Director of the Skema Centre for Analytics and Management Science<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"><a href="https://www.skema.edu/"><span lang="EN-GB">SKEMA Business School</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Xavier_Brusset"><span lang="EN-GB">Page on Researchgate</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"> ;
on </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/author/Xavier-Brusset/2611714"><span lang="EN-GB">SemanticScholar</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"> ;
on </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"><a href="https://scholar.google.fr/citations?user=CQHzA8sAAAAJ&hl=en"><span lang="EN-GB">ScholarGoogle</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"><a href="http://www.xavier-brusset.net/"><span lang="EN-US">Personal website</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"> <a href="https://www.urbane-horizoneurope.eu/">URBANE Project</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"><a href="mailto:jane.doe@skema.edu"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">xavier.brusset@skema.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:FR"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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