22 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Utrecht University- Research Field
Cultural studies- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Netherlands- Application Deadline
23 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Not Applicable- Hours Per Week
40.0- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning at Utrecht University is looking for a postdoc researcher to work in a Horizon Europe research project on the relationship between the Twin Transition and inequalities.
Your job
The ST4TE project investigates the impact of the green, digital and twin transition on inequalities among individuals and territories on the one hand and, on the other, to explore the way in which existing inequalities affect the transition paths creating cycles of inequalities and slow transition.
You will engage in the following research tasks:
You will work closely with Professor Ron Boschma and Dr Pierre-Alex Balland and become a member of the international consortium, including the universities of UNI-MERIT, Ferrara and Gran Sasso Science Institute, among other partners. You will (co-)organise consortium meetings and lead in making and presenting research outputs.
Requirements
Specific Requirements
You are an enthusiastic and motivated researcher who has:
- a PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as economic geography, human geography, sustainable development, or transition studies;
- excellent academic skills and demonstrated experience concerning quantitative data collection, analysis and interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and research ethics;
- in-depth knowledge of and/or strong affinity with studies in digital and green transition, regional studies, economics of innovation, and (evolutionary) economic geography;
- demonstrated experience in publishing academic work;
- an excellent command of the English language and strong (academic) writing skills;
- an ability to work both independently and in a team;
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- a position for two years;
- a gross monthly salary between €3,226 and €5,090 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
- 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
- a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development , leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .
Selection process
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply now’ button.
Additional comments
For more information, please contact contact Professor Ron Boschma (Professor of Regional Economics) at [email protected] or Dr Pierre-Alex Balland (Associate Professor of Geography of Innovation) at [email protected] .
Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.
- Website for additional job details
https://www.academictransfer.com/338075/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universiteit Utrecht
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Utrecht
- Postal Code
- 3584CB
- Street
- Princetonlaan 8a
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338075/postdoc-in-strategies-for-just-and-e…
Contact
- City
Utrecht- Website
http://www.uu.nl/- Street
Domplein 29- Postal Code
3512 JE
STATUS: EXPIRED
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