Human Resource Studies Department
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
TILBURG UNIVERSITY is well known for its high standards in education and scientific research, specialising in human and social sciences and located in the southern part of the Netherlands. For many years, Tilburg University has held top positions in annual national rankings. More information about Tilburg University can be found at http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES
The teaching and research of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences are organized around the themes of Health, Organization, and Relations between State, Citizen, and Society. The faculty’s inspiring working environment challenges its workers to realize their ambitions; involvement and cooperation are essential to achieve this.
HUMAN RESOURCES STUDIES DEPARTMENT
The Human Resource Studies Department within FSW, headed by Professor Jaap Paauwe, is a well-established department with a strong reputation spanning two decades for being the only university in the Netherlands to offer both a Bachelors and Masters programme in HR Studies. The department is also developing a strong reputation in research, with academic links to Cornell University in the USA and Cambridge University in the UK, supporting the team of academic staff based at Tilburg carrying out high quality research. Our Masters programme has developed strong thematic modules based on our areas of specialism: Human Resource Studies, Human Metrics & Valuation, Strategic Human Resource Development, Diversity Management, International HRM. Our strong team of academics includes Professors Jaap Paauwe (HRM and performance), Rob Poell (HRD), Pat Wright (SHRM), Rene Schalk (work and well-being), and Associate Professors Riccardo Peccei (performance and well-being), Paul Boselie (SHRM) and Marc van Veldhoven (labour and health), and Assistant Professors Marloes van Engen (diversity and gender), Elaine Farndale (international HRM), and Marianne van Woerkom (workplace learning). For more information about the HR Studies department, please visit: www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/fsw/departments/HRS/.
The Human Resource Studies Department in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Tilburg University, The Netherlands is currently expanding and has the following vacancy:
PhD student appointment (Promovendus) (full-time, F/M, 1+3 years)
Vacancy number 400.08.25
Within the department you will carry out research in Human Resource Studies developing your own research in line with department’s research programme (http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/fsw/departments/HRS/research/). You will be expected to have a Masters degree (MA, MSc or Drs) in human resource management, management or social sciences. Furthermore, you will have a keen interest and outstanding ability in academic research. You should be fluent in both written and spoken English, and have excellent presentation and communication skills. The PhD thesis should be finalized within four years. In this period, the PhD candidate will also be expected to carry out some teaching duties for a maximum of 20% of his/her time after the first year. The candidate is expected to attend courses on theory and methods, and to present research at seminars and conferences both in the Netherlands and internationally.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The appointment will initially be for 12 months, to be extended for up to a further 3 years dependent on performance evaluations. Tilburg University is among the top of the Dutch employers and has an excellent policy concerning terms of employment. The salary will be accordance with Tilburg University regulations for academic staff, and will range from €2000 (first year) up to a maximum of €2558 (fourth year) gross per month (various allowances are not included). The collective employment terms and conditions for Dutch universities will apply.
APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION
Additional information about Tilburg University and the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences can be retrieved from: www.uvt.nl. Specific information about the vacancy can be obtained from Dr Elaine Farndale, HR Studies Department: farndale@uvt.nl. Tilburg University, PO.Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Applicants should send their CV and a covering letter to Mr M.H. van Ieperen, Managing Director Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, Tilburg, The Netherlands. Email: PZ-FSW@uvt.nl. Please refer to vacancy number 400.08.25.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.
