Junior Researcher in Economic Geography (0.8-1.0 FTE)

The department of Economic Geography in the Faculty of Spatial Sciences is looking for a versatile junior researcher. The junior researcher will contribute to ongoing research projects in the department of Economic Geography, often commissioned by regional or national governments. The projects can vary thematically but they are typically related to issues of regional socio-economic development, entrepreneurship and labour market dynamics. The main tasks will be gathering, preparing, managing and analyzing empirical data used in these projects. In addition, the junior researcher may participate in the write-up and presentation of the project outcomes. These may be in the form of presentations, research reports, but can also be scientific publications.

Also, the Junior Researcher can contribute to the development of grant proposals. The main tasks will be to process information about the application process and conditions as well as developing the conceptual arguments in the proposal itself (writing a literature review, for example). If appropriate, the junior researcher will contribute to the write-up and coordination of the proposal. Importantly, if interested and possible, developing a personal PhD grant application is also an opportunity in the position.
Finally, the junior researcher is envisioned to assist in the revision of a course book on Economic Geography. This will mainly involve finding supporting literature, relevant case-studies and data preparation for illustrations.

The position allows you to explore different aspects of the practice of scientific research, while working in an experienced research team. As such, the one-year position can be a great stepping-stone for a PhD-position, although this is not a goal in and of itself.