Applications are now open for multiple PhD and Postdoc positions at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. These are salaried academic research positions in various fields including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Marketing, Social Sciences, and Law. The positions are fully funded with competitive salaries and employee benefits. There is no application fee. These opportunities are open to candidates of all nationalities. Most positions were posted in early May 2026 and have deadlines in late May or early June 2026.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: PhD and Postdoctoral positions
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Host University: Tilburg University
- Application Deadline: Varies by position
- Open for: All nationalities
- Application Fee: No application fee
What This Opportunity Offers:
- A full-time employment contract with a competitive gross monthly salary
- For PhD candidates the salary typically starts from around €2,750 and rises to around €3,500 in later years
- Holiday allowance, year-end bonus, and pension contributions
- Excellent research environment with experienced supervisors
- Opportunities to publish scientific papers and attend international conferences
- Possibility to gain teaching experience
- Professional development and career support
- For international applicants, possible access to the 30% tax ruling that reduces income tax
Eligibility Criteria:
- For PhD positions: You should have or be close to completing a relevant Master’s degree
- For Postdoc positions: You must have completed a PhD degree
- Strong academic background and genuine interest in the research topic
- Good command of English language (spoken and written)
- Motivation to work independently as well as in a team
- Some positions may need specific skills like programming, data analysis, or domain knowledge
- Both recent graduates and experienced researchers are welcome to apply
PhD Positions:
- PhD researcher on AI-assisted reverse engineering of integrated circuits (1 FTE)
Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences - PhD candidate in Data-Driven Food Security Intelligence and Decision Support
Tilburg School of Economics and Management - PhD Candidate in Machine Learning-Informed Formal Theory Construction Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- PhD Candidate in Marketing (Retail Marketing/Quantitative Marketing)
Tilburg School of Economics and Management
You can see details of each Position Here.
Postdoc Positions:
- Postdoctoral position in Cyber Vulnerability Risk Modelling (1.0 FTE)
Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences - Postdoc “Social Inequality in Students’ Participation in Internationalization Activities” Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
You can see details of each Position Here.
How to Apply:
- Go to the official Tilburg University career portal
- Read the full job description carefully
- Submit your application online before the deadline