"PhD candidate for the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM)"

As a PhD candidate, you can make a significant impact on Tilburg University and future generations. You will work with several leading Dutch NGInfra organizations as part of the NWO-funded project Via Prudenti (Partnering for Responsible, Unified Delivery and Efficient Networks of Infrastructure). This specific four-year PhD position focuses on developing a Networked IT Governance Framework within the Via Prudenti project. We look for an excellent candidate with background in the domain of Information Systems, as well as with knowledge on Operations Management or Asset Management, keen to excel in research in the areas of IT governance, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making.

As a PhD student you will primarily work on the development, implementation and publication of research projects. Your PhD research will be supervised by the work package lead and other members of the Via Prudenti project.

A PhD dissertation at CentER requires the design and execution of at least three studies. The execution of the research work itself typically involves the conceptualization of the research questions and ideas, data collection, qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of the data, executing the research project, and writing and presenting of academic papers. The aim is to publish your work in high-quality academic journals. Upon successful completion of your courses and research, as demonstrated by a submitted and approved PhD dissertation and the subsequent defense, you will be awarded a doctoral degree by Tilburg University.

You will be enrolled as a PhD candidate in the world-class PhD program of CentER Graduate School of Business, where you will receive extensive training in theory and methods by taking several PhD-level courses. The courseload amounts to 36 ECTS, which is the equivalent for 6 full courses. The course program is composed by your supervisor and PhD program coordinator.

There is also a travel budget for attending PhD level courses outside of CentER, work visits and conferences. The training can be adapted to the previous educational achievements of the PhD candidate by mutual agreement with the supervisors.

80% of the position’s time will be dedicated to the completion of your PhD research, and 20% to the acquisition of academic skills through teaching courses and supervising master/bachelor theses within the department.

Requirements

An academic Master’s or MPhil/Research Master’s degree in business studies, economics, econometrics, operations research or another relevant field that is deemed an equivalent to the previous education profile. Completed the previous degree with an excellent GPA (top 10% of class as guideline). A strong desire to conduct empirical research, both qualitative and quantitative in a design-oriented research setting with public and private organizations. Proficiency in Dutch for working with external organizational partners. Proficiency in English to be proven by means of an IELTS score of at least 7.0, with no sub scores below 6.5, a TOEFL score of at least 100 (internet based) or 600 (paper based), a Cambridge CAE (at least B) or a Cambridge CPE. Exemptions can be provided upon request to native English speakers or to candidates who have obtained their bachelor’s and master’s degree in English in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia, or New Zealand. A solid quantitative background, to be proven in one of the following ways: 1. candidates with a MSc or MPhil degree from a Research University in the European Union need to have at least 24 ECTS credits in quantitative and research methods courses during their BSc and/or MSc or MPhil programs. If this is not the case, but you would still like to be considered for admission, you are welcome to hand in a GRE or GMAT test score to show your quantitative competences. 2. candidates with a MSc or MPhil degree from a university outside the European Union: please provide a recent GRE or GMAT test score.

Conditions of employment

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment. Our offer includes: A position based on 1,0 fte (40 hours per week). A salary of €3,059 gross per month in the first year, up to €3,881 gross per month in the fourth year for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Promovendus and salary scale P. This is a vacancy for a temporary position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 8 under b of the CLA DU. You will initially receive a temporary contract for the duration of 18 months to assess your suitability. The evaluation will take place after about 14 months. If suitable, this contract will be followed by a new fixed-term contract of 30 months. (N.B. program is 4 years, full-time). Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. Over 8 weeks of vacation leave. The opportunity to work partly on campus and partly from home with a home office allowance of €2 per day. Reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transportation. A monthly internet fee of €25. An Options Model in which you exchange benefits for things such as additional leave, more pension, a bicycle or personal training at our Sports Center. A moving allowance (subject to conditions). Employees from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for the 30/20/10% tax facility. A pension with ABP; the most sustainable Dutch pension fund. Training in personal development, career development, leadership, education, and research or a language course at our Language Center. A work culture in which we embrace differences, everyone is welcome and given equal opportunities. A vibrant campus in green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport.