PhD Researcher: Military Sciences & Defense Analytics

Laplace Expert Ltd; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Netherlands Defence Academy invites applications for PhD Researchers in the Faculty of Military Sciences. Two tracks explore governance, production, and supply-chain resilience, with a 48-month English-language dissertation.

Work is split between Breda and Tilburg, with a 38-hour week and a monthly salary range of €3,913–€6,244 gross. Candidates require a relevant master’s degree and Dutch/English proficiency (IELTS 7.0).

Qualifications

• A relevant (research) master required. Track A: public administration, business administration, political or organization studies; Track B: analytics, economics, econometrics, supply chains or operations research including at least 24 ECTS quantitative study/research methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research and contribute to publications.
• Engage with defence and industry professionals and disseminate findings.
• Complete an English-language dissertation within 48 months, rotating between Breda and Tilburg.

Skills

Governance research

Policy research

Quantitative methods

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Netherlands Defence Academy invites applications for PhD Researchers in the Faculty of Military Sciences. Two tracks explore governance, production, and supply-chain resilience, with a 48-month English-language dissertation.

Work is split between Breda and Tilburg, with a 38-hour week and a monthly salary range of €3,913–€6,244 gross. Candidates require a relevant master’s degree and Dutch/English proficiency (IELTS 7.0).