What is the difference between FWO and FNRS funding in Belgium?

FWO (Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek) funds research in Flanders (Dutch-speaking Belgium), while F.R.S.-FNRS (Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique) funds research in Wallonia and Brussels (French-speaking Belgium). Both fund PhD and postdoc fellowships, project grants and research infrastructure.

Is Belgium a good place for an academic career?

Belgium offers a strong research environment with competitive salaries (postdocs earn €2,800–3,500/month net), central location in Europe, and world-class institutions like KU Leuven and UCLouvain. The bilingual system means opportunities exist in both Dutch- and French-speaking communities.

Mathematics & statistics positions in Belgium

imec · Research & development - Leuven

Administrative / Other

Memory XTCO Group Lead

Memory XTCO Group Lead What you will do The MITO (Memory Innovation & Technology Optimization) group brings together 3 teams to advance memory innovation co-optimizing advanced technology options, circuits and micro-architectures. This involves modelling and simulations from technology definition, macro design, to system level design, and prototyping with imec technology on hardware. This group addresses new technology and system challenges, in particular memory and options (HBF, embedded DRAM, DRAM on logic, block memories, ferro based memories,). As MITO Group Lead, you will be responsible…

🇧🇪 LeuvenPermanent

No deadlineSource: imec

UCLouvain

Administrative / Other

Un·e académique en Méthodes quantitatives appliquées à l'économie

Un·e académique en Méthodes quantitatives appliquées à l'économie Référence du poste: 38682 / ESPB 002 B / 2027 L'UCLouvain recherche Un·e académique à temps plein en mathématiques/statistique/sciences des données appliquées à l'économie Campus principal: Bruxelles (Saint-Louis) À propos de nous L'UCLouvain est la première université belge francophone et est aussi largement reconnue à l'international. Université complète implantée au cœur de l’Europe depuis 1425, elle rassemble près de 40.000 étudiantes et étudiants et 6 000 membres du personnel répartis sur 9 campus, à Bruxelles et en…

🇧🇪 Louvain-la-NeuveTemporaire vers définitif (personnel académique)

No deadlineSource: UCLouvain

UCLouvain

Administrative / Other

Un·e académique en Optimization and Learning for Data-Driven Decision systems

Un·e académique en Optimization and Learning for Data-Driven Decision systems Référence du poste: 38690 / LSM 067 / 2027 L'UCLouvain recherche Un·e académique à temps plein en Optimization and Learning for Data-Driven Decision systems Campus principal: Louvain-la-Neuve À propos de nous L'UCLouvain est la première université belge francophone et est aussi largement reconnue à l'international. Université complète implantée au cœur de l’Europe depuis 1425, elle rassemble près de 40.000 étudiantes et étudiants et 6 000 membres du personnel répartis sur 9 campus, à Bruxelles et en Wallonie. A…

🇧🇪 Louvain-la-NeuveTemporaire vers définitif (personnel académique)

No deadlineSource: UCLouvain

UCLouvain

Administrative / Other

An academic in Optimization and Learning for Data-Driven Decision systems

An academic in Optimization and Learning for Data-Driven Decision systems Reference: 38690 / LSM 067 / 2027 UCLouvain seeks to recruit A full-time academic position in Optimization and Learning for Data-Driven Decision systems Main campus: Louvain-la-Neuve About us UCLouvain is the leading French-speaking university in Belgium and is also widely recognised internationally. Founded in the heart of Europe in 1425, the university brings together 40,000 students and 6,000 staff members on nine campuses in Brussels and Wallonia. Research and education activities are organised in 20 faculties, 23…

🇧🇪 Louvain-la-NeuveTenure-track (Academic Staff)

2w leftSource: UCLouvain

KU Leuven · Methodology of Educational Sciences

PhD

PhD: Developing methodological standards for studying the effectiveness of new digital interventions

(ref. BAP-2026-632) Laatst aangepast: 16/10/26 Website van de eenheid This research program uses Virtual Reality (VR) and the Experience Sampling Method (ESM) to examine the approach-avoidance mechanisms underlying amotivation, a core negative symptom of psychosis. A major advancement of the project is developing tailored interventions that combine EMIs with VR technology. As a PhD student, you will play a pivotal role in advancing statistical methodologies to optimize EMI design through MRTs, enhance EMI effectiveness by incorporating data from VR-based tasks, and develop rigorous measures…

🇧🇪 Leuven

7 Dec 2026Source: KU Leuven

KU Leuven · Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics (NUMA), Leuven (Arenberg)

PhD

PhD position in numerical analysis for high-dimensional function approximation

(ref. BAP-2026-631) Laatst aangepast: 13/10/26 Website van de eenheid KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour,…

🇧🇪 Leuven

31 Dec 2026Source: KU Leuven

Memory XTCO Group Lead

Un·e académique en Méthodes quantitatives appliquées à l'économie

Un·e académique en Optimization and Learning for Data-Driven Decision systems

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An academic in Optimization and Learning for Data-Driven Decision systems

PhD: Developing methodological standards for studying the effectiveness of new digital interventions

PhD position in numerical analysis for high-dimensional function approximation