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Application procedure

Want to apply?

We kindly invite you to apply before 31 January; this can only be done online. To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of motivation, including research area/topics of interest.
2. A two page research proposal (e.g. research question(s), relevant research, and potential methodologies).

1. Curriculum vitae.
2. Official copy of your university degree and grades (full transcripts of BSc and MSc).
3. A pdf copy of your master thesis or other research-oriented output (such as a Bachelor Thesis or a term paper).  This work must be single- or first-authored.  If you are currently working on your master thesis, feel free to submit your thesis draft.
4. The exact contact details of at least two academic references.
5. Proof of proficiency in English, or a request for exemption (only for the list of countries specified above).
6. If applicable, a recent GRE or GMAT score. 

The letter-based selection will be completed by 6 February. Candidates will be notified as soon as possible thereafter. The first round of selection interviews will take place in the second half of February. A second round of selection may be organized if the committee deems it necessary.

The selection committee consists of:

1. Dr. Florian Pethig, Associate Professor
2. Dr. Xi Wu, Assistant Professor
3. Dr. ir. Melvin Drent, Associate Professor

You will ideally start working at Tilburg University on 1 September 2026.