PhD Position at the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Job title:

PhD Position at the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Company:

Maastricht University

Job description

Are you passionate about advancing marketing research and eager to pursue a PhD in a dynamic, internationally oriented academic environment? Join us at Maastricht University!Job Description
The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management (MSCM) at the School of Business and Economics (SBE), Maastricht University (UM), invites applications for a doctoral candidate position in Marketing. Our department is at the forefront of marketing research, focusing on three key domains: consumer behaviour, retailing, and service innovation. Please click here for information on our research themes in more detail.What We Offer:
We provide a stimulating four-year PhD trajectory for motivated students holding a (Research) Master’s degree or its equivalent, commencing in September 2025. Joining MSCM means becoming part of a vibrant and intellectually engaging academic community within an internationally oriented institution. You will benefit from advanced educational programs and have the opportunity to collaborate with leading scholars conducting cutting-edge research. We are interested in candidates who share our passion for conducting doctoral work in the context of one of the department’s research domains.Requirements
Who We Are Looking For:
We seek candidates who are driven by a genuine passion for academic research and aspire to contribute to one of our department’s research areas. Ideal candidates will:

• Exhibit a strong research orientation and motivation, aiming for an academic career;
• Hold a Master’s degree (preferably 120 ECTS; additional coursework may be required otherwise);
• Show familiarity with research methods;
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

What we offer
As a PhD candidate at the School of Business and Economics, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded according to UFO profile PhD, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €2901,00 in the first year and €3707,00 gross per month in the fourth year (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 18 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon a positive evaluation, an extension of 2.5 years will follow.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as ‘acknowledge and appreciate’.

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, .Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.for more information about UM.The School of Business and Economics
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) is one of Maastricht University’s six faculties. Our mission is to contribute to a better world by addressing societal problems, by co-creating knowledge and developing team players and leaders for the future.By joining SBE, you will be part of the 1% of business schools worldwide to be Triple Crown accredited (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). You will join an inspiring and international environment, where learning and development is priority.DepartmentThe Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management (MSCM) is a vibrant international group of scholars dedicated to high-quality research and education with a strong drive for societal relevance on service management, consumer decision-making, value co-creation, food consumption, innovation ecosystems, digital marketing and data analytics. Research findings are published in international top journals in the field. To promote engagement among faculty, industry leaders, and students, the MSCM department is closely linked with high impact organizations, such as Brightlands Institute for Supply Chain Innovation ( ), the Service Science Factory ( ), the SBE Digital Experience Lab ( ), the Brightlands Institute for Smart Society ( ), and the Maastricht Center for Robots ( ).Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Professor Caroline Goukens at for more information.Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new PhD candidate? Apply now, no later than February 10th, 2025 for this position.Please upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Motivation letter with a short description of your research interests and how they fit with work conducted at the department;
• Diplomas/degrees, including grade transcripts of previous education.

The first interviews preferably take place on February 28th. The second interviews will preferably be held on March 14th.The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.Job Type: AcademicFaculty/Service Center: School of Business and EconomicsClosing date: 10-02-2025FTE min: 1,0FTE max: 1,0Salary min: €2901,00Salary max: €3707,00ID job: 1709Job Type: AcademicFaculty/Service Center: School of Business and EconomicsClosing date: 10-02-2025FTE min: 1,0FTE max: 1,0Salary min: €2901,00Salary max: €3707,00ID job: 1709

Expected salary

€2901 per month

Location

Maastricht, Limburg

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 03:05:51 GMT

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