Erasmus University Rotterdam is offering a PhD position in Global Health Economics, with a focus on health and nutrition behaviors in low-income settings. This exciting opportunity involves research on health outcomes using experimental and econometric approaches.
To be eligible for the PhD position in Global Health Behaviors and Development Economics, applicants must hold a Master’s degree in economics or a related quantitative field, with expertise in development or health economics. Strong econometric and programming skills (e.g., STATA, R-Cran) are required, along with a basic understanding of field experiments and behavioral approaches. Experience with field data collection, particularly in South Africa, is highly desirable.Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a prominent public research university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, established in 1913. Named after the 15th-century humanist Desiderius Erasmus, the university has evolved into a significant educational institution, particularly known for its strong emphasis on economics and business through its renowned Erasmus School of Economics and Rotterdam School of Management. With over 36,000 students, including a substantial percentage of international students from over 100 countries, EUR offers a diverse array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including law, social sciences, and health policy.
Established in 1913, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (Erasmus University Rotterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Rotterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), South Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.