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PhD Position in Economics

Updated: 03 Mar 2025

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Rotterdam

Erasmus School of Economics is opening a full time PhD position in the General Economics department, for the duration of four years starting in September 2025. The position is open to candidates interested in topics related to Applied Microeconomics, especially Labor Economics, Development Economics, Personnel Economics, and Organization Economics.

Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate in economics to join our research team and work on cutting-edge topics related to inequality in labor markets. The successful candidate will explore issues such as income and wealth disparities, access to opportunities, and the role of organizations and public policies in addressing labor market inequalities. The position offers the opportunity to engage in theoretical and empirical research (applied econometrics), collaborate with leading scholars, and contribute to the academic and policy debates surrounding economic inequality. The position is open for candidates interested in any type of experimental methods (natural, field, lab or survey).

Expected output
At least three publications. Our goal is to publish in top journals in economics or management.

Requirements:

We welcome PhD candidates who aspire to a career in research. To become one of our PhD candidates, you will need to be admitted to one of Erasmus School of Economics' graduate schools, the Tinbergen Institute or the Erasmus Research Institute in Management (ERIM). Applicants should have a strong background in economics, quantitative methods, and a keen interest in labor market dynamics.

General Requirements:

  • MPhil or Research Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics or Physics is preferred
    • Candidates with an MSc or MA degree are required to successfully complete 1 year of courses at the graduate school they are part of (Research Qualifications at the Tinbergen Institute or courses at ERIM)
  • Excellent study results for both the bachelor and master’s degree
  • Interest in and strong motivation for scientific research explained in a statement of purpose.
  • GRE test is required for all entering PhD students. Valid GRE (revised) General Test results are required from all PhD applicants (all 3 sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing). Successful applicants typically perform among the top-10% of test-takers on the quantitative part of the GRE; applicants with a Q score below 160 will not be considered.
  • Excellent command of English (IELTS/TOEFL). Students whose native language is not English are therefore required to demonstrate English proficiency by:
    • holding a degree from a Dutch university or an institution at which English is the language of instruction, or
    • scoring at least 100 on the TOEFL iBT test or 7 on the IELTS test.
  • Two (academic) reference letters, preferably from a thesis supervisor or research project supervisor. Please send letter to doctoraloffice@ese.eur.nl
  • Curriculum Vitae

Salary Benefits:

We offer you an internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with excellent working conditions in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU).

The start date of this position is 1 September 2025 and you will be based in Erasmus School of Economics (ESE). This position is for 1 fte. The salary ranges from a minimum of € 2.901 to a maximum of € 3.707 gross per month Scale PhD on a fulltime basis (38 hours), in accordance with the CAO-NU.

Everything else we offer you, you can find below!

Work Hours:

40 hours per week

Address:

Burgemeester Oudlaan 50