The Department of Economics at Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), Erasmus University Rotterdam, invites applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in Political, Organisational, and/or Development Economics. The position is expected to start on 1 September 2027. The successful candidate will develop their own research agenda, with approximately 90% of working time dedicated to research.
We welcome applications from candidates whose primary research field is political economics, organisational economics, development economics, or a closely related area. Both empirical and applied theory researchers with a microeconomic approach are encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold a PhD in Economics or be close to completion by the start date and demonstrate strong research potential through a job market paper and research pipeline suitable for publication in leading economics journals.
In addition to a strong job market paper, we seek candidates that can demonstrate a broader research portfolio and experience presenting their research at international conferences or seminars. Furthermore, we value applicants who are interested in collaborative research and grant acquisition and who have gained teaching experience.
About the Department
The Erasmus School of Economics is an internationally recognized research and teaching institution. Its Department of Economics maintains an active, ambitious, and collaborative research environment. Faculty members are closely affiliated with the Tinbergen Institute, one of Europe's leading graduate schools and research institutes in economics, econometrics and finance. The department hosts regular research seminars featuring leading scholars from around the world and offers extensive opportunities for collaboration with faculty, PhD candidates, and visiting researchers.
The Position
The successful candidate will develop and pursue an independent research agenda while actively contributing to the intellectual life of the department. Opportunities exist for collaboration with colleagues working in political economics, organisational economics, and development economics.
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to participate in departmental research activities, including organising seminars and conferences, hosting visitors, and contributing to research grant applications. The department values a strong on-campus presence and seeks candidates who will be active members of the research community.
Teaching responsibilities are expected to be limited to one course (spanning 7-8 weeks) and supervision of students writing their BA or MA thesis, allowing substantial time for research throughout the appointment.
What We Offer
- A three-year postdoctoral appointment with approximately 90% research time;
- A highly international and research-oriented academic environment;
- Opportunities to develop an independent research programme;
- Access to an active seminar and conference culture;
- Excellent opportunities for research collaboration;
- Competitive employment conditions under the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO-NU);
- A supportive and collegial academic community in Rotterdam.
- Excellent opportunities for research collaboration and professional development, such as a Personal Research Budget and additional ERIM Funding to pay research visits, conference visits, data purchases, and summer courses;
- Close affiliation with the Tinbergen Institute;
Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted through EconJobMarket and include:
- Cover letter;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Job market paper;
- Research statement;
- Additional research papers (if available);
- Teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available);
- Three letters of reference.
The deadline for applying is Sunday, November 22nd, 2026. First-round interviews will be conducted online between the 14th and 17th of December 2026. As part of the second-round interview, you will be invited to join us on location in Rotterdam. Here you will be able to meet our Head of Department, deliver a research seminar and join faculty members for bilateral meetings, lunch and dinner. These informal and academic interactions will allow you to get to know your potential colleagues, explore opportunities for collaboration, and gain a sense of our department's culture.
Further Information
For inquiries about this vacancy, please contact our Corporate Recruiter Natascha Aerts-Hooi via natascha.aerts@eur.nl.
Erasmus University Rotterdam is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment and welcomes applications from qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Research statement
- Teaching evaluations (optional)
- Paper (writing example) (optional)
- Second paper (optional)
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