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Fully Funded PhD in Quantitative Marketing, AI, Machine Learning, and Platform Economics Erasmus University Rotterdam in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded and salaried PhD position. Accepted candidates become employees of Erasmus University Rotterdam under the Dutch university collective labour agreement. The stated salary range is €3,204–€4,051, with employment at 1.0 FTE. Funding is also available for a possible 3- to 6-month international research visit.
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Country
Netherlands
University
Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Erasmus University Rotterdam’s Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) is seeking highly motivated PhD candidates in quantitative marketing. The fully funded and salaried position combines marketing science with machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistics, econometrics, economics, and consumer behavior.
Research may address AI methods for adaptive decision-making, experimentation, personalization, multi-armed bandits, reinforcement learning, agentic AI, consumer or firm learning, privacy constraints, and platform economics. Relevant platform topics include feedback and rating systems, design bias, informativeness, misinformation, and fake reviews. Students define their own projects in consultation with a supervisory team and may collaborate with multiple faculty members.
The PhD includes advanced coursework, research seminars, workshops, international conference participation, limited teaching, and opportunities for a funded 3- to 6-month research visit. Facilities include the Erasmus Behavioral Lab and high-performance computing through SURFSara. The programme emphasizes rigorous, open, and reproducible science, including preregistration, data sharing, version-controlled code, and publication in leading journals.
Applicants need a master’s degree, preferably a Research Master’s or MPhil, in computer science, data science, operations research, economics, econometrics, statistics, management, or marketing. Programming and end-to-end data science experience are desirable, particularly with R, Python, Julia, Scala, Java, or C++. Strong English communication, intellectual curiosity, independence, scientific integrity, and interest in real-world problems are expected.
The position is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The salary is €3,204–€4,051 at 1.0 FTE, under the Dutch university collective labour agreement. The application deadline is 15 January 2027. Consult the ERIM full-time PhD programme page for required documents and application instructions.
Funding details
Fully funded and salaried PhD position. Accepted candidates become employees of Erasmus University Rotterdam under the Dutch university collective labour agreement. The stated salary range is €3,204–€4,051, with employment at 1.0 FTE. Funding is also available for a possible 3- to 6-month international research visit.
What's required
Applicants should demonstrate intellectual curiosity, motivation for an international academic career, methodological rigor, scientific integrity, interest in real-world organizational problems, fluent spoken and written English, self-direction, creativity, organizational skills, and willingness to formulate and complete independent research projects. A master's degree is required, preferably a Research Master's or MPhil, in computer science, data science, operations research, economics, econometrics, statistics, management, or marketing. Experience with programming languages such as R, Python, Julia, Scala, Java, or C++ and with data analysis, management, preparation, visualization, and at least one end-to-end data science project is preferred. Applicants interested in AI for adaptive decision-making, experimentation, personalization, platform economics, rating systems, misinformation, or fake reviews are especially encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Review the ERIM application requirements at https://www.rsm.nl/faculty-research/phd-in-management/full-time-phd-programme/ and submit the required materials through the Erasmus University applicant portal. For application questions, contact [email protected]. Applicants should explicitly identify their interest in AI/adaptive decision-making or platform economics where relevant.
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