Postdoctoraal onderzoeker

Tilburg University | Tilburg School of Economics and Management Het is essentieel dat u als sollicitant aan de richtlijnen voor deze functie voldoet. Lees de onderstaande tekst daarom zorgvuldig door. is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics jointly with the Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC) Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics – Social, User aCCeptable, Economically Sustainable Systems for hydrogen (HySUCCESS) Economics Contract size: 0,8 – 1,0 FTE (32 - 40 hours per week) Researcher 4 Full-time gross monthly salary: €Contract duration: Desired starting date: between May 1 and September 1, 2026, and upon mutual agreement The Department of Economics, jointly with Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC), has a vacancy for a 30-month postdoctoral researcher in Economics. We are looking for a researcher in industrial organization or energy economics with strong analytical and quantitative skills, and experience with economic modelling of markets or regulatory environments. The ideal candidate is motivated to conduct high-quality research that informs the design and functioning of emerging energy markets. The researcher will contribute to the HySUCCESS project ( ), part of the national GroenvermogenNL initiative supporting the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy in the Netherlands. The work focuses on understanding how market structures, long-term contracting, and public policy interact to shape investment incentives, competition, and market outcomes in emerging hydrogen markets. The position offers strong opportunities for producing high-quality academic research with real-world policy relevance. The researcher will collaborate closely with partners at TU Delft as well as colleagues from the Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC), bringing together economic modelling, market design principles, and legal-institutional perspectives to inform the development of future hydrogen markets. The researcher will be supervised by Dr. ir. Bert Willems and will be based at the Department of Economics at Tilburg University, which hosts a strong research community in environmental, energy, and industrial economics. The position may include some teaching and/or thesis supervision, which will be consistent with the role of postdoctoral researcher. Tilburg University believes that academic excellence is achieved through the combination of outstanding research and education, through which social impact is created by sharing knowledge. Ambition to engage with project partners and contribute to impactful research within the HySUCCESS / GroenvermogenNL program. Strong analytical skills, demonstrated through coursework or research output. A solid foundation in economic theory, preferably in industrial organization, market design, energy economics, or related fields. Skills in quantitative modelling or economic simulation, with appreciation for interactions with engineering modelling or legal-institutional analyses. Interest in the design and regulation of energy markets, including how market rules and long-term contracts influence investment incentives in the energy transition. Background or familiarity with auction theory or contract theory is considered an advantage. Ability to take initiative and work independently when needed, while also collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team (economics, engineering, and law). Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken. Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment: A position based on 0,8 – 1,0 FTE (32 - 40 hours per week). A salary of minimum €3546 and maximum €5538 gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Researcher 4. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience. You will be given a temporary contract for the duration of 30 months. The opportunity to work partly on campus and partly from home with a home office allowance of €2 per day. 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. Employees from abroad may be eligible for a tax-free allowance for extraterritorial expenses equal to 30% of taxable salary. the largest Dutch pension fund. Training in personal development, career development, leadership, education, and research. Or a language course at our Language Center. For more information, see our website and the CLA Dutch Universities . Information and application this can only be done online . You will ideally start working for Tilburg University between May 1 and September 1, 2026, upon mutual agreement with your supervisor. About Tilburg University Tilburg University is an academic, inclusive, and engaged community. This is how we contribute to solving complex social issues and help society move forward. We educate our 19,500 students of 110 nationalities to become responsible leaders with knowledge, skills, and character. With our education and research for broad prosperity, we exceedingly focus on themes such as mental and preventive care, an inclusive labor market, the energy transition, and digitalization. About Tilburg School of Economics and Management Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) is one of Europe’s leading centers for research in business and economics, with research rankings consistently among’s Europe’s top 10 across various business domain. In addition to the strong research focus and collegial research climate, it offers a wide variety of educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, with about 7,000 students enrolled. The School is well-connected to both policy makers and industry in the region and internationally, providing ample opportunities for creating impact with research. About the department of Economics The Economics Department at Tilburg University is one of the largest and most successful economics departments in Europe. Our faculty members are internationally recognized for their research and committed to providing high-quality education programs for students. The department is organized into several research institutes and projects, TILEC being one of them. xnkfpon The department hosts a weekly seminar program with invited speakers from top international schools and a weekly internal workshop program that allows our faculty and PhD students to present their research to the department.