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PhD Position in Economics Project Description The Department of General Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics is opening a full-time PhD position starting in September 2025 for a period of four years. The position is open to candidates interested in applied microeconomics, especially topics related to labor economics, development economics, personnel economics and organizational economics. Position DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate in Economics to join our research team to work on cutting-edge topics related to labor market inequality. The successful candidate will explore issues such as income and wealth disparities, access to opportunity, and the role of organizations and public policy in addressing labor market inequality. The position offers the opportunity to engage in theoretical and empirical research (applied econometrics), collaborate with leading scholars, and contribute to academic and policy debates around economic inequality. The position is open to candidates interested in any type of experimental approach (naturalistic, field, laboratory or survey). Expected outcomes are at least three publications. We aim to publish in top journals in economics or management.
offer requirements
We welcome PhD candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in research. To become a PhD candidate with us, you need to be admitted to the Graduate School of Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics, the Tinbergen Institute or the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM). Applicants should have a solid background in economics and quantitative methods and a strong interest in labor market dynamics. General Requirements: Preference will be given to Master’s or Research Master’s degrees in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics or Physics Candidates who have received a Master of Science or a Master of Arts degree must have successfully completed a 1-year program at the graduate school of which they are a member (research qualification at the Tinbergen Institute or a program at ERIM). A strong academic record in undergraduate and master’s studies A statement of purpose describing an interest and strong motivation for scientific research. All entering PhD students must take the GRE. All Ph.D. applicants are required to provide valid scores on the GRE (Revised) General Test (all 3 sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Writing): Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing). Successful applicants will typically rank in the top 10% on the quantitative section of the GRE; applicants with Q scores below 160 will not be considered. Excellent English language skills (IELTS/TOEFL). Therefore, students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by holding a degree from a Dutch university or institution that uses English as the language of instruction, or by obtaining a minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL iBT, or a minimum score of 7 on the IELTS. Two (academic) letters of recommendation, preferably from your thesis supervisor or research project supervisor. Please send the letters to [email protected]简历
offer benefits/salary
In accordance with the Collective Labor Contract of the Dutch Universities (CAO-NU), we offer you an internationally oriented, varied and enthusiastic teamwork, as well as excellent working conditions. The position has a start date of September 1, 2025 and is based at the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE). The position is 1 fte. The salary for a full-time PhD is a minimum of €2.901 per month and a maximum of €3.707 per month according to the Dutch University Agreement (CAO-NU). Other services we offer you are listed below! – Everything you need for a work-life balance: the option to work from home in consultation with your manager; 41 days of paid vacation (40-hour contract); 8% vacation pay and 8.3% end-of-year bonus; subscription to the on-campus sports center open to the public at a significant discount! – Sustainable, inclusive and diverse work environment with an open culture where you can be yourself and we care about each other and the world around us. Make the most of our cycling budget or join networks such as Young@EUROpens external, FAME or QuEUR. – Time and space for your broader development: development days, personal career budgets and free access to our university library. – ABP offers a good pension (2/3 in Euros), Zilveren Kruis Achmea, Loyalis and Allianz offer discounts on various group insurances, as well as compensation for travel, working from home and using the home internet. – Are you currently combining work and childcare, or would you like to do so in the future? The EUR offers partially paid parental leave and fully paid additional maternity leave for partners, and our campuses have daycare centers (the EUR does not pay for daycare). – Moving to the Netherlands because you work in the European Community? If you meet the requirements of the Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst), you are eligible for a 30% tax deduction. Our Dual Career Program will also help your partner find suitable employment.