About the role
Logo of EURAXESS <br> Job offer Tilburg University via AcademicTransfer <br> - JOB - Netherlands - Tilburg University via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 20 June 2026 Postdoctoral Researcher in Circular (Public) Procurement <br> Page contents <br> 20 Jun 2026 <br> Tilburg University Research Field <br> Economics » Construction economics Researcher Profile <br> Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline <br> 15 Jul 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country <br> Netherlands Type of Contract <br> Temporary Job Status <br> Not Applicable Hours Per Week <br> 40.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? <br> Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? <br> No <br> Offer Description <br>Introduction to the project <br>Tilburg University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to study how Dutch municipalities can successfully implement and scale circular (public) procurement for construction-related activities. <br>Municipalities play a key role in driving circular construction because they purchase large volumes of infrastructure and construction projects. However, despite strong policy ambitions, the implementation of circular (public) procurement often still proves to be very challenging. Existing procurement processes are designed to minimize costs and manage risks, which means circular solutions often remain limited to pilot projects. <br>The project develops practical guidelines that help municipalities implement circular procurement on a larger scale in construction projects, and that promote more uniformity in circular construction within regional ecosystems, with the aim of establishing a future-proof and more strategic public procurement function that encourages collaboration, innovation, and circularity throughout construction supply chains. <br>Your position <br>As a postdoctoral researcher, you will play a leading role in developing and empirically validating practical guidelines that help municipalities imple...<br><br>