PhD Strategy Economics

Erasmus School of Economics is looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate at the Strategy Economics Department

Introduction

The Strategy Economics research group in the Applied Economics Department is seeking a full time PhD student starting on September 1, 2026. The topic of the PhD will broadly fall within the area of strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship with an economics and quantitative empirical focus. The exact topic will be chosen in coordination between the successful candidate and supervisors.

Job description

This PhD project is situated in the Strategy Economics research group. Building on the group’s expertise, the vision for this project is to apply economic theories like real options theory or signalling theory to the area of strategy, innovation and/or entrepreneurship with a quantitative empirical focus.

Specific topics may include (but are not limited to): Strategic (re)positioning of firms, R&D collab...