• Designing and conducting experimental empirical research;
• Presenting its findings on scientific conferences;
• Reporting its findings in international journals;
• Participating in the teaching program of the Organization Studies department;
• Contributing to the development/testing of the on-line platform.

• The candidate should hold a degree in Organization Studies, Work and/or Organizational Psychology or a related field (a Research Master degree is preferred) by the starting date of the project;
• Furthermore, the candidate should have affinity with experimental research designs. Experience with conducting experiments will be advantageous;
• Advanced data analysis or programming skills are a plus for the position;
• A good command of spoken and written English is essential;
• Proactivity and willingness to operate in a multidisciplinary environment is appreciated;
• The candidate is an independent, creative, motivated and curious scholar;

Fixed-term contract: 4 years.

Tilburg University is among the top Dutch employers and has an excellent policy concerning terms of employment. The collective employment terms and conditions for Dutch universities will apply. The appointments are intended to lead to the completion of a PhD thesis. The PHD appointment begins with a period of 12 months. Continuation of the appointment with another 36 months will be based on performance evaluation. The gross salary for the PHD position amounts € 2222 per month in the first year, rising to € 2840 per month in the fourth year, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week).

The starting date is negotiable, but no later than 1 February, 2018. Applicants who are current students should include information about expected graduation date in the cover letter.

Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Tilburg University is een moderne gespecialiseerde universiteit. Het onderwijs en onderzoek van de Tilburg School of Social and Behavorial Sciences (TSB) zijn georganiseerd rond de thema’s Health, Care & Well-Being, en People, Work, & Organizations. Met een inspirerende werkomgeving daagt de school haar medewerkers uit om hun ambities te verwezenlijken. Betrokkenheid en samenwerking zijn daarbij belangrijke uitgangspunten.

Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Organisation Studies

The Department of Organization Studies focuses on the study of organizations from a relational perspective. The relational perspective is rooted in the social and behavioral sciences. The focus is on interorganisational relations and networks as well as intraorganizational relations, such as the functioning of teams. The department has a strong emphasis on theory driven empirical research and teaching rooted in the social and behavioral sciences. Organizational sociology and organizational psychology are the disciplinary pillars of the research and education programs of the department.  https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/schools/socialsciences/organization/departments/organization-studies/