Fully Funded & PAID Postdoctoral Position in Economics at Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), Erasmus University Rotterdam: Salary €4,728 – €6,433/month (+ benefits) @Erasmus University Rotterdam

Overview

Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) at Erasmus University Rotterdam is offering a four-year, full-time postdoctoral position in Economics focused on the NWO Vici research project titled “Making Money Matter: Rethinking the Design of Income Support to Break the Cycle of Intergenerational Poverty.”

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent, high-quality empirical research from data preparation through to publication
• Work with large and complex datasets using tools such as Stata, R, or Python
• Develop robust causal identification strategies for policy evaluation
• Translate theoretical and policy questions into clear empirical analysis
• Communicate findings effectively in academic papers and presentations
• Collaborate with policy institutions, municipalities, and external research partners where relevant
• Manage multiple research tasks and deadlines efficiently
• Contribute innovative ideas to ongoing and future research within the project

Requirements

• PhD in relevant fields such as intergenerational mobility, inequality, labor economics, or social policy evaluation
• Ability to conduct independent empirical research at a high academic standard
• Experience working with large datasets and statistical programming tools
• Knowledge of causal inference methods in policy evaluation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and oral communication for academic and policy audiences
• Experience or interest in collaborating with external stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple research projects

Benefits

• Full-time appointment (1.0 FTE)
• Four-year contract starting with a two-year appointment and extension upon satisfactory performance
• Salary range: €4,728 to €6,433 gross per month
• Access to a university sports centre, personal development budgets, pension contributions, and various insurance discounts
• Support for international employees, including potential eligibility for Dutch tax advantages

Location

Global

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter outlining research interests and contribution to the project
• Two reference letters
• One academic paper demonstrating relevant research interests

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. More details can be found here.

Deadline

May 10, 2026