22 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)- Research Field
Agricultural sciences- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Netherlands- Application Deadline
7 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Not Applicable- 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
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic student assistant to support various elements of a small research project, described below. Your core tasks will include transcription, coding, and administrative tasks. Ideally you will also be able to actively contribute to the data analysis and any needed literature research.
Project Description
The focus of the research is an exploratory, qualitative study examining the experiences and motivation of junior lecturers who are involved with educational innovations. Recently, junior lecturers within the Faculty of Science have been invited to apply for the Futureproofing science education grant. This grant offers them the opportunity to fund an educational innovation aimed at improving student well-being and study success. All junior lecturers in the Faculty of Sciences will be approached, either for an interview or to complete a survey. Based on the initial results, follow-up interviews may also be conducted.
Your duties
- Transcribe interviews with assistance of transcription software
- Collect and organize survey results
- Assist in qualitative analysis of collected data, including deductive and inductive coding
- Assist in literature research as needed
- General administrative tasks related to the research
Requirements
Specific Requirements
- Experience in qualitative research, in particular in the interpretation and coding of data or other relevant experience
- Strong analytical capacity; able to identify core concepts and connections in complex systems
- Affinity for the subject matter
- Accurate typist and can confidently navigate unfamiliar software
- Ability to work independently and flexibly
- Strong English language skills, Dutch is also a benefit but not required
- Registered as a student at a Dutch university, preferably in the third year of a bachelor degree or in a masters degree
Additional Information
Benefits
- A challenging position within an innovative, welcoming international team
- A time investment of approximately 4 hours per week (0,1FTE) for a duration of six months starting April 1st 2024.
- A salary conform with the student assistant salary scale (SA 101 - 103).
Additional comments
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your motivation letter (max 1 page) and curriculum vitae . All interviews will take place in person. Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.
Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.
- Website for additional job details
https://www.academictransfer.com/339320/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Amsterdam
- Postal Code
- 1081HZ
- Street
- De Boelelaan 1108
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/339320/educational-research-teaching-assist…
Contact
- City
Amsterdam- Website
http://www.vu.nl/- Street
De Boelelaan 1105- Postal Code
1081 HV
STATUS: EXPIRED
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