Post-doctoral Researcher Hy-SUCCESS

Introduction

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) and the Erasmus Commodity & Trade Centre (ECTC) at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) are seeking an enthusiastic post-doctoral researcher to join our ambitious research project, focused on hydrogen systems.

As our postdoc researcher, you collaborate with various knowledge partners as well as public and private stakeholders. Your aim is to publish the findings in esteemed academic journals within the fields of operations research and supply chain management.

This project is carried out during your two-year postdoc position at the department of Supply Chain Management at RSM and it is managed under joint supervision by Dr Wouter Jacobs of the ECTC and Prof. Albert Veenstra of the department of Technology and Operations Management at RSM.

Job description

As our postdoc researcher, your tasks include the following:

1. Conduct a theoretical review on the evolutionary pathways of energy commodity markets and carry out empirical analyses of trade routes of hydrogen carriers into the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp port industrial complex;
2. Coordinate and report research progress and results with other researchers and work packages among the consortium partners;
3. Organise two strategic workshops with stakeholders from government, industry and consortium partners; and
4. Prepare academic publications.

About Hy-SUCCESS

The Hy-SUCCESS consortium represents a collaboration of ten universities, two research institutes, four universities of applied sciences, one research and technology organisation, and three industry partners. The Hy-SUCCESS consortium follows a transdisciplinary approach that involves a collaboration between a wide range of disciplines, including economics, business, management, psychology, law, philosophy, engineering, and natural sciences, as well as practitioners.

A wide range of diverse and complementary expertise of the consortium members enables us to get a comprehensive view on the non-technological aspects of hydrogen and green hydrogen. A clear view of this is critical for us to understand the potential role of hydrogen in a sustainable energy system.

Aligned with the GroenvermogenNL programme, this project examines the multifaceted role of hydrogen in energy and energy raw materials systems. It takes into consideration the policies, technologies, infrastructure, market dynamics and the role of international competition and geopolitics. Furthermore, GroenvermogenNL aims to understand which factors influence support for hydrogen and green hydrogen, among industry as well as consumers.

The aim of the research project is to identify constraints and enablers in the development of international trade and supply in order to define strategic implications and policy interventions in support of the value proposition to develop the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp port-industrial region into a global pricing centre. This activity strongly benefits from the close dialogue between industry, academic partners and government actors, and is facilitated by EUR at both RSM and the Erasmus Commodity & Trade Centre.

Discover more information here: HySUCCESS: researching the level of support for green hydrogen - GroenvermogenNL

Job requirements

We require the following from you:

• A completed PhD in management, economics, geography, political science, or a related field or expect to complete it by the time you start this position
• A strong analytical background and knowledge of quantitative methods as well as an aptitude to work with industry
• A keen interest in research in global sustainable supply chains and/or global commodity markets
• Demonstratable excellence in research, i.e., you can show your contribution to publications or submissions in high-ranking journals
• Inspired, ambitious, competent researcher
• A strong commitment to high-quality research
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken
• You value research with practical relevance that is impactful to academics and practitioners alike.

Employment conditions and benefits

We offer you an internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with excellent working conditions in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU).

The start date of this position is 1 January 2026 and you will be based at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM). The duration of the post-doctoral position will be for two years, with the possibility of an extension. This position is for 1.0 FTE. Salary level in line with the collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) for post-doc researchers. The salary is dependent on your experience and knowledge and ranges from a minimum of € 4,728 to a maximum of € 6,433 gross per month Scale 11 on a fulltime basis (38 hours), in accordance with the CAO-NU. The contract is offered for a period of 1 year and can be converted into an employment contract for an indefinite period if suitability is proven and if continued in the same position, if (financial and/or organizational) circumstances remain the same.

Everything else we offer you:

- Everything you need for a good work-life balance: the option to work from home in consultation with your manager, 41 days of paid leave with a 40 hour contract, 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a significant discount on a subscription for our on-campus sports centre!

- A strong research environment; an enthusiastic and prolific research group

- Sustainable, inclusive and diverse work environment with an open culture, where you can be yourself and we pay attention to each other and to the world around us. Make the most of our bicycle budget, or join networks such as Young@EUR, FAME or QuEUR. Our team is diverse; we welcome candidates of all genders, ethnicities, and nationalities.

- Time and space for your development in the broadest sense: development days and a personal career budget and free access to our university library.

- Good pension with ABP that EUR contributes 2/3rds towards, discounts on various collective insurances with Zilveren Kruis Achmea, Loyalis, and Allianz, and compensation for travel, working from home and home internet use.

- Are you currently combining your job with parenthood, or do you want to do so in the future? EUR offers partially paid parental leave and fully paid additional birth leave for partners, and our campus features a daycare (daycare not paid for by EUR).

- Moving to the Netherlands for your job with EUR? Then you may be eligible for the 30%-ruling if you meet the requirements of the Belastingdienst (Dutch tax agency), and with our Dual Career Programme we will also help your partner find the right job for them.

Employer

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in its education and research, as expressed in our mission ‘Creating positive societal impact’. EUR is home to 4,100 academics and professionals and almost 33,000 students from more than 140 countries. Everything we do, we do under the credo The Erasmian Way – Making Minds Matter. We’re global citizens, connecting, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and socially involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and create EUR’s distinctive and recognizable profile. From these values, with a broad perspective and with an eye for diversity, different backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve societal challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of our research and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. www.eur.nl.

Faculty / Institute / Central service

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s top-ranked business schools. RSM provides ground-breaking research and education furthering excellence in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam – a vital nexus of business, logistics and trade. RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who can become a force for positive change by carrying their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. Our first-class range of bachelor, master, MBA, PhD and executive programmes encourage them to become critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinkers and doers.
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RSM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities and nationalities.

Department

Established in 1998, the department of Business-Society Management (B-SM) at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University was the first of its kind within a European business school. The B-SM Department offers a social science-based perspective on managerial and organizational issues at the interface between business and society. The department members conduct world class research on how organisations can engage in shared value creation, and how, rather than contributing to society’s problems, organisations can be part of the solution. Staff of the department are involved in teaching at the under- and post-graduate level, including bachelor programmes, the full-time MBA and specialised and executive master programmes. The department also delivers the school’s flagship programme, master of Global Business and Sustainability. This is one of the longest running MSc programmes in the world in the area of business and society management and continues to deliver graduates which are in high demand in today’s business world.

Applying

Are you interested in this vacancy? Be sure to apply before 17 November 2025.

Your application must include:

• a motivation letter
  • highlight your research interests, ongoing projects, and publication record/plan
• curriculum vitae
• a sample of scholarly work
• names and contact details of three references.

Do you have further questions? Please contact Dr Wouter Jacobs w.a.a.jacobs@ese.eur.nl