PhD Position in Economics

University of Amsterdam

Institution: University of Amsterdam (UvA), Amsterdam Business School

Faculty: Economics and Business

Contract Type: Full-time PhD (38 hours/week)

Duration: 4 years (with 18-month probationary period)

Salary: €3,059 – €3,881 gross/month + 8% holiday allowance + 8.3% year-end bonus

Application Deadline: 31 March 2026

Develop optimization methods to improve the design of tax systems in the Netherlands and internationally.
Work on TaxSolver, a tool developed with the Dutch Ministry of Finance, focusing on:
- Scaling to national datasets
- Integrating deductibles and behavioral effects
- Multi-year reform planning
- Joint optimization of rates and brackets
Collaborate with the Dutch Ministry of Finance, UK Tax Authority, and World Bank.
Present research at international conferences and publish in top-tier journals.
Assist with teaching activities, including MSc tutorials and thesis supervision.
Potential research visits to MIT and London Business School (LBS).

Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or related field with strong background in Optimization.
Programming skills, ideally Python.
Strong communication skills in English.
Motivation for an international academic career and interest in economics/taxation.
Intellectual curiosity, openness to feedback, and collaborative skills.

Internationally collaborative and impactful project.
Supervision by an expert team with experience publishing in top-tier journals.
Opportunities for professional development and research visits abroad.
Vibrant, international working environment in Amsterdam.
UvA offers additional benefits: 29 days’ holiday, pension accrual, excellent work-from-home facilities, commuting reimbursement, and training opportunities.

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