PhD kandidaat Circulair Inkopen aan University CentER Graduate School of Business

PhD kandidaat – Circulair Inkopen

Department:
Information Systems & Operations Management (ISOM), Tilburg University, CentER Graduate School of Business.

Location:

Tilburg.

Contract:

4 years, starting 1 september 2026. Initial temporary contract 18 months, evaluated after ~14 months, then extended 30 months. Full‑time (1.0 FTE).

Job purpose:

Conduct a fully funded PhD project focusing on circular procurement, understanding the role of purchasing in the transition to a circular economy. Research activities will primarily be qualitative, including conceptualising research questions, collecting data, analysing qualitative and/or quantitative data, and publishing results in high‑quality scholarly journals.

• Develop, implement and publish research projects on circular procurement.
• Design and conduct qualitative studies, and where appropriate, quantitative analysis.
• Write and present academic papers, and publish findings.
• Contribute to doctoral training by teaching courses and supervising master and bachelor theses.
• Engage with external partners (clients, suppliers, industry associations such as Nevi) to accelerate the circular transition.

• Academic master, MPhil or research master in operations/supply chain management, technical business administration, or a relevant field equivalent to the listed profiles.
• Excellent GPA, top 10% of class or comparable.
• Strong interest in circularity and procurement; willing to learn qualitative research methods.
• Proactive and independent in launching and conducting research; able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in Dutch and English.
• For candidates with a master from outside Europe: recent GRE or GMAT score (within 2 years).
• Ambition to undertake top‑level research and occasionally teach.

• Full‑time position (1.0 FTE) with salary starting €3,059 gross per month, increasing to €3,881 gross per month in year four.
• Vacation allowance 8%, year‑end bonus 8.3%, more than 8 weeks of vacation.
• Hybrid working model with home‑working allowance (€2 per day) and reimbursement for sustainable commuting (walking, cycling, public transport).
• Internet allowance €25 per month.
• Option to exchange benefits for extra leave, pension, bike or sports centre training.
• Relocation allowance (subject to conditions).
• Pension via ABP.
• Training in personal development, leadership, teaching and research; optional language courses.
• Optional part‑time work in partnership with care organisations.
• Work culture valuing diversity and equal opportunity.

Position type:
Temporary per Article 2.3, section 8b of the CAO DU. Employment rights as per UFO‑PhD salary scale P.

Note:

The role is open until January 2027;
Final date to receive applications: 30 June 2026. The role is currently active.