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Postdoc Integration Activities Improving Refugees’ Position in the Labor Market
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Offer DescriptionThe Department of Public Administration and Sociology is currently recruiting for a postdoctoral position as part of the NWO-funded project ‘Integration Activities for Improving Refugees’ Position in the Labor Market’, led by Dr. Agnieszka Kanas.What are you going to do?
Are you a social scientist seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research? We are currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our research team for a project funded by NWO. Our aim is to address labor market difficulties faced by refugees and gain insights into two key questions: How do employers respond to refugees’ participation in integration activities? And how do public service caseworkers influence refugees’ access to integration programs? By examining different types of employers and refugee workers and placing emphasis on the discretion of caseworkers in allocation decisions, our research will provide a comprehensive understanding of which integration interventions are effective, for whom, and why.The postdoctoral researcher will be involved in the research subproject focusing on public sector caseworkers in the Netherlands. Integration programs are designed to mitigate labor market inequalities and assist those most in need. However, the realization of these goals is contingent on selectivity into integration programs. Evidence suggests that assignment to integration programs is based on effectiveness rather than inclusiveness principles. Those with the highest potential to re-enter the labor market are often assigned to programs with the highest efficacy, while those most in need of integration measures, such as long-term unemployed individuals or immigrants, are allocated to less efficacious activities. In this subproject, we propose factorial survey experiments to investigate whether caseworkers make different allocation decisions based on the client’s refugee status and additional characteristics. The survey experiments will address questions about whether refugees are less likely to be allocated to integration programs than other groups of immigrants and whether the allocation decision further varies by geographic origin, educational attainment, and gender.We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in advanced statistical methods and experience in or eagerness to develop expertise in factorial survey experiments. The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to shape and adapt elements of the research project and will join a dynamic team where s(he) will receive the necessary support and resources to make significant contributions to the field. The project grant provides a budget to cover publication fees, conference fees, and to cover the costs of travel to international conferences and workshops.RequirementsSpecific RequirementsTasks and Responsibilities:
- Executing factorial survey experiments among case workers in the Netherlands;
- Conducting innovative research leading to academic publications;
- Participating in other activities of the project, such as organizing a workshop, contributing to public debate, and managing outreach activities of the project;
- Contributing to the teaching activities of the department ;
- Collaborating with other researchers within the Policy, Politics and Society (PPS) team and the Department of Public Administration and Sociology (DPAS).
- Completed PhD in Sociology, Public Administration, Social Policy, Political Science, Psychology, or other related disciplines;
- Strong academic record;
- Strong and explicit interest and motivation for scientific research;
- Excellent command of English;
- Expertise in quantitative research, including advanced statistics;
- Candidates are selected on the basis of their CVs, motivation, academic references, and interview(s) with potential supervisors.
Additional InformationBenefitsWe offer you an internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with excellent working conditions in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU).The start date of this position is 1 September 2024 and you will be based at Campus Woudestein in Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB). This position is for 1.0 fte. The salary is dependent on your experience and knowledge and ranges from a minimum of € 4.332 to a maximum of € 5.929 gross per month scale 11 on a fulltime basis (38 hours), in accordance with the CAO-NU. The contract is for two years.Everything else we offer you, you can find below!
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: the option to work from home in consultation with your manager, 41 days of paid leave with a 40 hour contract, 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a significant discount on a subscription for our ! with an open culture, where you can be yourself and we pay attention to each other and to the world around us. Make the most of our bicycle budget, or join networks such as , or QuEUR. * Time and space for your development in the broadest sense:
foreign exchange opportunities with most costs paid by EUR, and free access to our . that EUR contributes 2/3rds towards, with Zilveren Kruis Achmea, Loyalis, and Allianz, and compensation for travel, working from home and home internet use. * Are you currently combining your job with parenthood, or do you want to do so in the future? EUR offers
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if you meet the requirements of the Belastingdienst (Dutch tax agency), and with our we will also help your partner find the right job for them.Selection processPlease submit your application, consisting of a motivation letter and CV, before the vacancy closing date.The selection procedure consists of max two interviews and Interviews are expected to be held July 8th (Monday).We look forward to receiving your application.Persons of all gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities, ages, neurodiversities, functional impairments, citizenships, or any other aspect are welcome to apply and join the EUR community.Additional commentsYou can find more information about the EUR on our website .For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Agnieszka Kanas ( ). Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Erasmus University Rotterdam Country Netherlands City Rotterdam Postal Code 3062PA Street Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityRotterdam WebsiteStreetBurgemeester Oudlaan 50 Postal Code3062 PASTATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary
€5929 per month
Location
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
Job date
Fri, 31 May 2024 07:06:02 GMT
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