PhD student in Macroeconomics, teaching at Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Did you complete a (research) master degree in either economics or an interdisciplinary programme combining the PPE disciplines? Do you want to combine teaching and research? And do you want to actively contribute to the community life at the John Stuart Mill College? Please apply at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Location: AMSTERDAM
FTE: 1 

Job description

Since its founding in 2016, the John Stuart Mill College of VU Amsterdam offers an international bachelor programme in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). The PPE programme (

www.vu.nl/ppe) 

is a joint initiative of three faculties of VU Amsterdam. We are seeking a candidate for a PhD-candidate/junior lecture position with full employment benefits.

As one of the PhD candidates/junior lecturers you will teach seminars within the College, play an active role in the PPE-community, and conduct research that results in a PhD dissertation.

Your duties

The position involves 50% teaching and 50% research time.
In the role of junior lecturer you will support senior teaching staff by leading small group seminars in a selection of economics courses, (such as Foundations of Macroeconomics, Macroeconomics and Policy) and interdisciplinary courses (such as PPE in Practice courses). You should demonstrate an ability to play an active role in the John Stuart Mill College’s social and intellectual life, as well as an aptitude for student supervision.
In the role of researcher, you will complete a PhD dissertation at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) on a topic that falls within the interdisciplinary scope of PPE.

Requirements

• a completed (research) master degree in either economics or an interdisciplinary programme combining PPE disciplines
• good mathematical skills
• excellent research and writing skills
• excellent command of the English language
• the ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment
• the ability to work in a team as well as independently
• a willingness to actively contribute to the community life of the John Stuart Mill College

What are we offering?

We offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and international bachelor programme with highly motivated students and to conduct your own research project at a renowned research university. You will receive appropriate training, personal supervision, and guidance for both your research and teaching tasks, providing an excellent start to an academic career.

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel and amounts €2,434 (PhD) per month during the first year and increases to €3.122 (PhD) per month from the fourth year, based on a full-time employment. The job profile: is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 1 FTE.

The initial appointment will be for 1 year. If the evaluation is satisfactory, the contract will be extended for 3 years in the first instance and then for another 2 years. The total duration will be 6 years .The starting date will preferably be September 1, 2022.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment,
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus,
• solid pension scheme (ABP),
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest  charge
• contribution to commuting expenses

About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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 26,000 students. We employ over 4,600 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.

School of Business and Economics
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) provides high-quality education and excellent research in business administration and economics with a focus on contributing to the social, economic and ecological challenges of our time. Whether it is the use of robots in society or big data, labour market participation or flexibility in the labour market, traffic jams or the housing market, flash crashes in the stock market or choice behaviour in gambling, leadership or change management: we believe in goal-oriented scientific research and understand that progress in academics, the business community and society is achieved through cooperation, openness and social responsibility.

At SBE, all of our highly-motivated colleagues work together closely in a stimulating, dynamic and international environment to achieve our collective goal of encouraging society to make informed choices. Approximately 7,000 Bachelor’s and Master’s students and 1,700 executive students are enrolled at the School, and employs roughly 600 people.

Application

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

June 5, 2022

 Only once you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit a research proposal.

Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

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

Name: Prof. dr. René van den Brink
Position: Head of Studies PPE
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: +31 20 59 85483

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