Stefan Thewissen

Nyenrode Business University is advertising a postdoc in biodiversity and economic decision-making within the NWO-funded BIONEERS programme . The position sits in an interdisciplinary consortium and focuses on how biodiversity and natural capital relate to firm behavior and nature-positive decision-making. The postdoctoral researcher will design causal empirical research , run field experiments and choice experiments with firms, consumers, and managers, and work with biodiversity and natural capital data to study environmental exposure and economic behavior. The project involves collaboration across a broad consortium including Leiden , Naturalis , HAS , and partners such as Rabobank , FrieslandCampina , Albert Heijn , Heineken , JDE Peet's , KPMG , EY , WWF-NL , and LVVN . Applicants should hold a PhD in economics, business, public policy, or an adjacent field . The post emphasizes strong causal inference skills and a genuine interest in sustainability . The role includes limited teaching and offers a competitive package. Deadline: 26 June 2026. Preferred start: September 2026. For questions, contact [email protected] .