PhD position in entrepreneurship

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. You work with researchers who are among the world top in their field, with strong records of publishing in top-tier journals. You work within a project that directly helps entrepreneurs in growing their small business, implying immediate societal impact.

The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel and amounts €2,434 (PhD) per month during the first year and increases to €3,111 (PhD) per month during the fourth year, based on a full-time employment. The job profile: is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 1 FTE.

The appointment will initially be for 18 months with an intermediate evaluation after 18 months with a possibility to extend it for 30 months (totaling 4 years). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses (if needed) and (international) conferences. End-result should be a PhD degree. The Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities is applicable.

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
• solid pension scheme (ABP)
• contribution to commuting expenses