Assistant Professor in Quantitative Marketing or Marketing Strategy

We seek to further expand our top‑level research and teaching in the field of quantitative marketing or marketing strategy. Therefore, we are looking for internationally oriented, ambitious, and collegial scholars who share our passion for marketing with purpose. We specifically are seeking candidates showing great research potential with a track record of published papers or promising studies aimed at top journals.

• Initiating, conducting, and supervising high-quality research
• Publishing in top‑tier marketing outlets and securing competitive external research funding
• Teaching and course coordination in the BSc and MSc programs of the School of Business and Economics.
• Contributing to the marketing department in providing executive education and collaborating with the business community and other stakeholders
• Contributing to the Department / School through service and (eventually) committees
• Be committed to obtaining a university teaching qualification, or possessing one already.
• Candidates are required to have a PhD in marketing, business administration, information systems, or a related discipline.
• Strong quantitative methodological skills
• A track record of research publications in top journals in the field of quantitative or strategic marketing, or showing strong promise through high‑quality working papers aimed at top journals
• An ambitious research agenda and pipeline
• Experience in, and passion for, teaching in bachelor and master programs
• Interest in collaboration with industry partners and societal impact; experience with executive teaching is a plus.
• Fluent in English (command of Dutch language is a plus).

A challenging position with a socially engaged organization. At VU, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And there may be something in return. That is why we offer you:

• a salary of minimum € 4.728,00 (Scale 11) and maximum € 6.433,00 (Scale 11) gross per month, on a full‑time basis. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
• a position for at least 0.8 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 18 months. This can be converted into a permanent contract depending on performance in light of criteria formulated at the start of the contract. Candidates should be willing to acquire a basic qualification in teaching as demanded by Dutch universities (if they do not already have one)

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• A full‑time 38‑hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part‑timers, this is calculated pro rata.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end‑of‑year bonus
• Contribution to commuting expenses
• A wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge

Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application.

Submitting a diploma and a reference check are part of the application process.

Applications received by e‑mail will not be considered.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.