Who are we?
Nyenrode Business University
Nyenrode Business University in Breukelen, the Netherlands, was founded in 1946 for and by business. We unite rigorous academic research with real-world relevance and a strong emphasis on personal development. True to our mission, serving society by shaping responsible leaders, we foster the core values of leadership, entrepreneurship, and stewardship in everything we do. Our vibrant and internationally oriented campus offers degree and executive programs in business, management, accountancy, and controlling, powered by a diverse faculty and dynamic research community.
PhD Project Description
The Center for Marketing & Supply Chain Management at Nyenrode Business University invites applications for a fully-funded, four-year PhD research project. The project is part of the “future-proof smart logistics” program, led by TNO—the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research. The project includes a systematic literature review and expert interviews, developing a scalable horizontal collaborative business model, and model validation using agent-based simulation and system dynamics modelling. Under the supervision of Prof. Bo van der Rhee and Dr. Taher Ahmadi, the PhD candidate will contribute to shaping next-generation logistics ecosystems that are cost-efficient, environmentally friendly, and resilient. The project employs both empirical and analytical research methodologies. In addition to close collaboration with TNO, the primary objective of this research project is to publish scientific articles in highly ranked, peer-reviewed journals in the field. These publications will ultimately form the foundation of the PhD dissertation, which is written in English. The teaching commitment will not exceed 20% of the appointment.
We are looking for
We are looking for a curious, self‑motivated researcher who enjoys both analytical and empirical work. Ideal candidates will have:
What we offer
Nyenrode Business University offers a comprehensive employment package designed to support your professional development throughout your PhD journey:
Application procedure
If you are interested in the position, please submit your application—including all the following documents compiled into a single PDF file.
Review of applications starts immediately and continues until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews with the supervisors. The successful candidate is expected to begin in Fall 2025.
The application package should be sent to jobs@nyenrode.nl Please refer in the subject to PhD Position – Horizontal Collaboration in Smart Logistics. Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please refer to Prof. Dr. Bo van der Rhee, Research Director, B.vdRhee@nyenrode.nl should you have any questions relating to this PhD position.
2025-692
Bepaalde tijd
Fulltime
Dag
Breukelen
Straatweg 25 3621 BG Breukelen