Tenure‑track Professor in AI for Business & Innovation

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious, internationally oriented researcher to join the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven as a tenure‑track professor. The focus is on artificial intelligence for business, innovation and strategy within information systems engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct high‑quality research on business applications of AI, publish in top international journals and secure external research funding.
• Develop and lead international research projects and supervise doctoral candidates.
• Teach AI and information‑systems courses at the Kortrijk campus (with potential teaching duties in Antwerp, Brussels or Leuven) and supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses.
• Contribute to the continuous development and optimisation of the LIRIS educational programmes.
• Participate in departmental and campus service activities, integrating into the Kortrijk research community.

Required profile

• PhD in Economics, Business, Computer Science or a related discipline with a focus on information systems engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in the business applications of artificial intelligence.
• Track record of publishing in international top‑tier journals and obtaining research grants.
• Experience supervising doctoral and master’s students.
• Willingness to engage in teaching, research and service duties.

Required skills

What we offer

• Tenure‑track appointment with opportunities for research funding and international collaboration.
• Access to KU Leuven’s research infrastructure and teaching development programmes.
• Integration into the vibrant LIRIS research group at the Kortrijk campus.