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

Field(s) of specialization: Development; Growth - Economic History - Environmental; Energy; Ag. Econ - Experimental Economics - Industrial Organization - International Finance/Macro - International Trade - Labor; Demographic Economics - Law and Economics - Macroeconomics; Monetary - Public Economics - Behavioral Economics - Any field - Other - Urban; Rural; Regional Economics - Health; Education; Welfare - Business Economics - Political Economy - Organizational Behavior - Real Estate - Microeconomic theory - Applied microeconomics

Position type(s): Assistant Professor

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

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: 2027-09-01

Job duration: Continuing/permanent

Letters of reference required: 3

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

Posting end date: 31 Mar 2027

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

Ad text:

The Department of Economics at Tilburg University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Economics.

The Department of Economics is seeking an outstanding academic who conducts research that addresses important economic questions and attaches a meaningful role to firms, markets, strategic behavior, or institutions in understanding choices and outcomes. We especially welcome research that contributes to understanding major economic and societal challenges, such as market concentration and inequality, technological change, geopolitical tensions and economic security. We value research that combines rigorous economic analysis with original and important questions and welcome different methodologies. Scientific excellence, originality, and the potential to contribute to frontier research in economics and policy debates will be central to our selection.

The successful candidate has the ability to engage in high-quality teaching in economics at the undergraduate and graduate level and actively contribute to grant acquisition. They are expected to increase the international and national visibility of our department through societal impact, such as policy advice, collaboration with societal and economic stakeholders, and the dissemination of research findings to a broader audience. In addition, the candidate is expected to take on academic leadership responsibilities over time, for example through teaching coordination, program directorship, committee membership, or other administrative and leadership roles within the school and the university.

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter how their profile fits with these requirements.

Tilburg University is among the top European institutions specializing in social sciences. The Department of Economics has a strong research reputation, with a high-quality graduate school (CentER). We offer competitive European salaries. Researchers from outside the Netherlands can apply for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary (for the first five years of their stay in the Netherlands). The University offers generous fringe benefits, including a generous pension scheme and relocation assistance.