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Research at the University of Amsterdam Faculty of Economics and Business (UvA EB) covers the broad domain of econometrics, economics, business economics and business, and is organized in two large schools: Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE) and Amsterdam Business School (ABS). Next to building on its traditional strengths in the different areas of fundamental and applied research, UvA EB wants to explore research areas that focuses on 21st century (global) challenges.
Four broad areas with high societal relevance are chosen
UvA EB is looking for talented young researchers who want to further develop these areas within a PhD project. We seek outstanding motivated applicants with a strong interest in one of the four areas. All candidates with a strong research background in Economics, Business, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The PhD candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team with access to state of the art research facilities.
What are you going to do?
During the three or four-year PhD trajectory, you will follow PhD level coursework, plan and conduct your PhD research and be included in the teaching of the school’s programmes.
You can apply for one or multiple project proposals, which you can find here. Not all proposed projects will be financed, we will make a selection based on the most promising candidates. Starting date of the position: preferably 1 September 2022.
What do we require of you?
The PhD candidate will aim to generate research that can be published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.
Your experience and profile
The compensation package is competitive at the European level and includes several secondary benefits. Favorable tax agreements may apply to non-Dutch applicants. To know more about working at the University of Amsterdam, please check this link and uva.nl/working-at-eb.
The employment contract will be for three or four years (depending on prior education) with an initial period of 12 or 18 months, with an intermediate evaluation after 12 or 18 months and a possibility to extend it for 24 or 30 months (in total three or four years, depending on prior education). End-result should be a PhD thesis. An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) conferences.
The gross monthly salary will range from €2.434 in the first year to €3.111 (base on 38 hours per week) in the last year. The Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities is applicable.
What else do we offer
Education and research at UvA Economics and Business (EB) covers a wide range of fields that includes economics, data science, business administration, business analytics, accountancy, control, econometrics, finance and entrepreneurship. This is organised in two Schools: the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and the Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE). Over 7,000 students are enrolled in our UvA Economics and Business programmes and around 500 employees provide education and support.
Find more information about Economics and Business on uva.nl/eb.
Find more information about the Amsterdam Business School on abs.uva.nl.
Find more information about the Amsterdam School of Economics on ase.uva.nl.
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