Postdoctoral Researcher on Pathways to Sustainability in Education (1.0 FTE)

• You hold a PhD in Educational Sciences or related sciences (Psychology, Pedagogy) and have proven affinity with sustainability education or you hold a PhD in the field of sustainability science and have proven affinity with educational sciences.
• You have an interest in inter- and transdisciplinary education.
• You are creative and productive in your scientific work, as for instance evidenced by publications in (international) peer-reviewed journals.
• You have excellent organisational and communication skills and you are good at working in a team.
• You have affinity with working in an interdisciplinary academic environment.
• You have experience with administering large-scale surveys.

We offer:

• a position (1.0 FTE) until 31 December 2025. In case of good performance and if the project funding is continued, the contract can be extended by a year.
• a full-time gross salary between €3,226 and €5,090 in scale10 of the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (CAO);
• 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the CAO.

In addition to the employment conditions from the CAO for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. These include agreements on professional development , leave arrangements, sports and cultural schemes and you get discounts on software and other IT products. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment through the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we encourage you to grow. For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University .

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes . Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow .
Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences studies the Earth: from the Earth's core to its surface, including man's spatial and material utilisation of the Earth - always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the Faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.
Utrecht University, as a broad research university with diverse areas of expertise, leads in the innovation of sustainability research and education. The university-wide strategic programme, Pathways to Sustainability , is convinced that our university plays a pivotal role in addressing the sustainability crisis. Serving as the home base for groups of top academics spanning a wide range of sustainability research, Utrecht University aims to create an atmosphere and environment that encourages interdisciplinary work and collaborations with societal partners. This collaboration aims to work together on research and education towards a sustainable future for everyone.

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.

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