Postdoc Vacancy in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Are you interested in understanding how discourses around ''woke'' and ''cancel'' culture affect perceptions on DEI initiatives in Organizations? Please apply at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Location: AMSTERDAM
FTE: 0.8 - 0,8

In the current socio-economic-political global context, we believe that critical insights into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are more needed than ever. The term "woke culture" means a movement or set of beliefs that emphasizes social awareness, activism, and challenging systemic injustices. While this woke culture is often associated with progressive values and advocating for marginalized groups, there are several critical debates surrounding this concept. One of the most prominent debates surrounding woke culture revolves around ‘cancel culture’. Critics argue that the movement's tendency to call out and publicly shame individuals or institutions for perceived transgressions can stifle free speech, discourage open dialogue, and create a climate of fear.

Your duties

• Creating a multi-disciplinary literature review.
• Conducting field research, collecting and analyzing data
• Presenting the findings in (inter)national conferences
• Writing scientific papers
• Share the research insights with participating organizations 

• (Nearly finished) PhD in Social Science for example in (Organizational) Anthropology, Organizational Sciences, Gender/Queer studies, Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrable affinity with the topic
• Demonstrable affinity with and commitment to conducting high quality qualitative research
• Willingness to be in the office regularly and to work in a team, contributing to Team Science
• Due to the fact that data collection will take place in Dutch organizations, good command of the Dutch language is required

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,226 (scale 10)

and a maximum €5,090 (scale 10), depending on your education and experience. The job profile: is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.

The initial employment contract will affect a period of 18 months.
Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• child daycare facilities available on campus
• discount on (and occasionally exclusive access to) theater performances and courses at the Griffioen Cultural Center
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge
• contribution to commuting expenses

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 31,000 students. We employ over 5,000 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Faculty of Social Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences examines the major social problems of our time from multiple perspectives. From bullying at school to dealing with transnational immigration, from the rise of populist politicians to creating a self-reliant society. Only at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will find all the academic disciplines needed to understand these 'wicked problems': alongside the traditional disciplines such as sociology, anthropology and politics, we also research and teach the new social sciences such as communication science and management & organization science. We do not settle for easy answers in our teaching and research. Our researchers and students are critical thinkers and doers who work together to devise surprising solutions to the problems of today.

Working at the Faculty of Social Sciences means working with colleagues from a range of academic disciplines in an inspiring and personal work and study environment with excellent research facilities. We employ more than 350 staff members, and we are home to around 3,000 students.

About the project

Our research group wants to explore and understand repercussions of these debates especially for professional organizations and higher educational institutions.
As a postdoc you will work in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of 4 senior researchers, Hillie Aaldering, Yvette Taminiau, Christine Teelken & Seda Muftugil-Yalcin (team leader). You will dive deeper into how discourses and narratives around wokeness affect perceptions towards DEI initiatives in different types organizations. You will do so by conducting a literature review, as well as by carrying out ethnographic case studies, complemented with quantitative (experimental) elements. 

Department of Organization Sciences
You will be employed at the Department of Organization Sciences within the Faculty of Social Sciences. This is a large and diverse department with many multidiscipilinary research projects into societally relevant problems.
https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/faculties/faculty-of-social-sciences/departments/organization-sciences

Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter until

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Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Dr. Seda Muftugil-Yalcin
Position: Assistant Professor
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone:

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