Postdoc in “Structural ethnic discrimination: a comparative, cumulative and intersectional perspective” (0,8 fte)

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a 2.5-year position (0.8 FTE; 30 months). The postdoctoral researcher will become part of the coordinating team of the EQUALSTRENGTH consortium and will work in close collaboration with Dr. Valentina Di Stasio. The postdoc will work at the European Research Centre on Migration and Ethnic Relations (ERCOMER) at the Department of Interdisciplinary Social Science. ERCOMER has a strong research track record in interethnic relations with a particular focus on international migration and immigrant integration, ethnic discrimination, ethnic identity formation and interethnic networks, attitudes towards immigrants and immigration. It is part of the Dutch research school Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS).

• Contributing to the design and implementation of field and survey experiments on ethnic discrimination;
• Organizing and coordinating data collection with the members of the consortium;
• Co-organizing consortium meetings (e.g., preparatory meetings, dissemination and impact meetings, workshops);
• Analyzing data from field experiments and surveys;
• Reporting results at conferences, impact events and dissemination activities, and in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Assisting with administrative tasks and project management A high degree of independence and responsibility is expected from the postdoc. Since the postdoc will be working in a larger network of scholars, teamwork and communication are also essential.

• a doctoral degree in the social sciences or related disciplines. Exceptional candidates expected to obtain their doctoral degree by April 2023 will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates who have already completed their doctorate;
• experience in quantitative research methods;
• excellent skills in data analysis (Stata or comparable software);
• experience in programming languages such as R or Phyton;
• theoretical expertise in prejudice, discrimination and immigrant integration, especially in the domains of employment, housing and education;
• a track record appropriate to the stage of their career, and an obvious curiosity and enthusiasm for academic research;
• a professional attitude and conduct that includes organizational sensitivity, research integrity, pragmatism, excellent communication and organizational skills;
• independent thinking and a hands-on mentality;
• a collaborative attitude and teamwork orientation;
• high proficiency in English (C2 level ). Proficiency in Dutch is also an asset.
• experience with collecting quantitative survey data or experimental data is desirable.

In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions , including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University .

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Any inquiries about the position or the project may be addressed to the EQUALSTRENGTH local project coordinator: Dr. Valentina Di Stasio via [email protected] .

Please follow the links to learn more about the EQUALSTRENGTH project , the ERCOMER research group, the Department of Interdisciplinary Social Science , and the ICS Graduate School .

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