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Advertiser: Department of Economics, School of Economics & Management, Tilburg University

Field(s) of specialization: Economic History - Political Economy - Applied microeconomics

Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar

Location of job: P.O.Box 90153, Tilburg, Noord- Brabant, 5000 LE, Netherlands

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: Flexible

Job duration: 3 years

Letters of reference required: 2

Application deadline: 15 Feb 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)

Posting end date: 15 Mar 2026

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting February, 2026.

Ad text:

The Department of Economics at Tilburg University’s School of Economics and Management is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in Economic History. The position is attached to the research project "The roots of prejudice in Europe: The role of World War II", funded by the Dutch Research Council’s (NWO) Vidi Grant of David Schindler.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be appointed for a fixed term of three years, starting in September 2026 (or earlier/later, if mutually agreed). The position is intended for an economic historian with expertise in causal inference using quasi-experiments and an interest in studying political preferences and racial attitudes. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the research project while also having time for independent research. There will be a very light teaching load.

Candidates for the position should have the following qualifications:

• Hold (or complete by the date of appointment) a PhD or equivalent degree in economics, public policy, political science, or a related field
• Research experience or publications that are indicative of a strong desire and ability to perform high-quality research in economic history or historical political economy
• Genuine interest in the research topic of the project
• Experience with collecting and digitizing archival data, strong knowledge of causal inference methods, good command of R and Python. Knowledge of machine learning methods is an asset.
• Strong command of English; command of either Dutch or German is a useful asset for the research project (but secondary to skills and fit).

Tilburg University is among the top European institutions specializing in social sciences. The Department of Economics has a strong research reputation, with a highly active Applied Microeconomics research group. We offer competitive European salaries. Researchers from outside the Netherlands can apply for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. Additionally, Tilburg University offers excellent fringe benefits (e.g., reimbursement of moving expenses, commuting costs, purchase of a bicycle, etc.).

Application Instructions:

Applications and accompanying documents should be submitted electronically using this website. Applications should be submitted no later than February 15. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research paper, and at least two letters of recommendation.

For questions about the position or the research project, please contact David Schindler via email (d.schindler@tilburguniversity.edu). Interviews with the most promising candidates will be scheduled in February and March (online, or at another mutually convenient time and place).