Recently graduated with at least distinction as a Master in Sociology or a related social science discipline, or graduating no later than September 2026;Good oral and written proficiency in Dutch and English;Strong in statistical analysis and comfortable working with large datasets;Strong interest in societal issues;Solid basic knowledge of demography and strong motivation to further develop in this area;Good social skills and teaching abilities, with a strong interest in working with students;Willing to contribute to a stimulating intellectual climate within the Department of Sociology and to the research group on social, political, and demographic change The Department of Sociology at KU Leuven is recruiting an early-stage researcher to develop a doctoral project at the intersection of society, demography, and climate change. We are also looking for someone strongly motivated to contribute to teaching in this field.