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 Project Overview 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). Candidate Requirements 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. Benefits 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. How to Apply Submit cover letter and CV as PDF via the UvA application link. Contact for questions: Dick den Hertog – [email protected] First-round interviews: April–May 2026. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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

Project Overview

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).

Candidate Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.