5 PhD positions in Business
and Management in Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Are you a
highly motivated student interested in doing research in one of the Amsterdam
Business Research Institute (ABRI) research fields? Then you can now apply for
one of the 5 PhD positions in Business and Management
JOB
DESCRIPTION
You will conduct independent, high-quality business research, supervised by
a team of professors, and incorporate the research findings in a doctoral
dissertation. Also, you will be involved in teaching activities at the School
of Business and Economics. You will follow a PhD training program at ABRI's
Graduate School that will boost your research skills and prepare you for an
academic career.
REQUIREMENTS
·
A university master's degree with excellent
grades in business, economics, or related disciplines like psychology, sociology,
industrial engineering, applied mathematics, etc. A research master's degree
(e.g., MRes, MPhil) is not a requirement; however, graduating from a program
with solid research training will be considered a plus
·
A proactive research orientation
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Proficient in written and spoken English
·
Candidates are expected to submit a motivation
letter substantiating their motivation for pursuing a PhD at ABRI
·
Candidates are expected to apply with a
research statement outlining their research interest, the plans for their
research project, and how these fit within the ABRI track they desire to apply
for
The ABRI research tracks are:
·
Accounting and Financial Management
·
Digital Innovation & Transformation
·
Operations Analytics
·
Marketing
·
Human Resource Management & Organizational
Behavior
·
Strategy & Entrepreneurship
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Fixed-term contract:
1 year. PhD candidates can rely on the intensive supervision and the extensive
training offered by ABRI's leading researchers in the field. They will follow
the four-year ABRI PhD Program at the School of Business and Economics. The
School provides opportunities to attend conferences, meet other international
researchers, and participate in various training modules that support PhD
candidates' knowledge and skills development. Many of our PhD candidates spend
some time abroad during their trajectory. The prospects for the School's
doctoral graduates on the labour market are excellent, both inside and outside the
academic world. The PhD candidates will receive a salary and a full waiver of
the PhD Program tuition fees.
The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic
personnel and amounts to €2,541 (PhD) per month during the first year and increases
to €3,247 (PhD) per month during the fourth year, based on full-time
employment.
The appointment will initially be for 1 year. After a satisfactory evaluation
of the initial appointment, the contract will be extended for a total duration
of 4 years.
Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and
various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:
·
a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on
full-time employment, 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus, discount
on (and occasionally exclusive access to) theatre performances and courses at
the Griffioen Cultural Center, a wide range of sports facilities which staff
may use at a modest charge, contribution to commuting expenses
EMPLOYER
Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamThe
ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better
world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to
be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a
leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and
backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our
teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor - from
the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the
life sciences and the medical sciences.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 30,000 students. We employ
over 5,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the
heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for
teaching and research.
Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most
important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and
welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the
quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can
enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.
School
of Business and Economics
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) provides high-quality education and
excellent research in business administration and economics with a focus on contributing
to the social, economic and ecological challenges of our time. Whether it is
the use of robots in society or big data, labour market participation or
flexibility in the labour market, traffic jams or the housing market, flash
crashes in the stock market or choice behaviour in gambling, leadership or
change management: we believe in goal-oriented scientific research and
understand that progress in academics, the business community and society is
achieved through cooperation, openness and social responsibility.
At SBE, all of our highly-motivated colleagues work together closely in a
stimulating, dynamic and international environment to achieve our collective
goal of encouraging society to make informed choices. Approximately 7,000
Bachelor's and Master's students and 1,700 executive students are enrolled at
the School, and employs roughly 600 people.
About
Amsterdam Business Research Institute
Amsterdam Business Research Institute (ABRI) was established in 2009 and builds
on a long history of research and teaching at the School of Business and
Economics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. ABRI consists of six research
tracks:
·
Accounting and Financial Management
·
Digital Innovation & Transformation
·
Operations Analytics
·
Marketing
·
Human Resource Management & Organizational
Behavior
·
Strategy & Entrepreneurship
ABRI
involves renowned Dutch and international research fellows who publish in and
are part of editorial boards of journals, including Academy of Management
Review, Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Organization
Studies, Journal of Management, and Journal of Management Studies. ABRI offers
a full-time PhD program in Business and Management, focusing on excellent
research and academic career development.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application
button and upload the required information until 15/01/2023. The job interviews are planned for the
end of January/beginning of February 2023, when possible please take them into
account when applying for the position.
Candidates should apply with the following documents:
·
Curriculum Vitae (resume)
·
Motivation letter explaining your motivation
for a PhD at ABRI, which ABRI track, and with which topic
·
Research statement (max. 4 pages) explaining your
potential research topic in more detail, including a brief review of the
literature, the contributions you would like to make to this literature, the
research methods
·
Academic diplomas (in the original language and
with a certified translation in English or Dutch)
·
Academic transcripts (lists of grades, in the
original language and with a certified translation in English or Dutch)
·
Academic paper (e.g., Master thesis or article)
·
The contact details of two academics from a
relevant field which we may contact as a reference
·
IELTS/TOEFL test results (for non-Dutch
citizens who are not native speakers of English and for whom the language of
instruction was not English)
·
If available: GMAT/GRE test results (not
mandatory)
Deadline: 15th
January, 2023
Applications received by
e-mail will not be processed.
Vacancy
questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:
Name: Ina Putter
Position: PhD coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
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