Postdoctoral researcher (50%) – Politieke Wetenschappen

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Postdoctoral researcher (50%) – Politieke Wetenschappen

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Offer Description→ Apply before 19/01/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Political and Social Sciences
→ Department: PS03 – Politieke Wetenschappen
→ Occupancy rate:50%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 2 jaar
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma:PhDABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITYGhent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.ABOUT THE PROJECTSevere socio-ecological challenges are increasingly putting our usual ways of doing under pressure. This crisis challenges us to develop new habits, new structures, cultures and practices. In this context, ‘learning’ is often seen as essential to transform our society in a more sustainable direction.The central research question of the project , funded by the European Research Council (ERC), is how learning processes can contribute to sustainability transitions. For this project, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to strengthen the research team.YOUR TASKS

• You will be involved in the LESTRA team, which conducts social scientific research on the role of learning processes in sustainability transitions;
• You will use conceptual and analytical frameworks developed in the LESTRA project and contribute to their further development;
• You will contribute to empirical analyses in case studies on sustainability transitions in food systems, mobility and energy based on data already collected by the project team;
• You will work closely with the Principal Investigator to synthesise the findings throughout the LESTRA project;
• You will contribute to communicating research results in the form of, for example, presentations at academic conferences, scientific publications and publications/activities for a non-academic audience (e.g. facilitating workshops for policy makers and/or actors involved in sustainability transitions).

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in a field that is related to social science sustainability research and/or (sustainability) education;
• You have distinguished yourself throughout your education and scientific work;
• You are fascinated by sustainability issues and want to contribute to a better understanding of social change, learning processes and facilitating (learning in the context of) sustainability transitions;
• Knowledge or research that is related to sustainability transition studies and specifically also learning processes in the context of sustainability transitions is an asset;
• You want to conduct social science research within the framework of a so-called ‘frontier research’ project, funded by the ERC;
• You have a passion for in-depth conceptual work in combination with empirical research;
• You have experience with qualitative research methods;
• You have a very good knowledge of English, knowledge of Dutch, French, German, Spanish and/or Portuguese is an asset;
• You show a sense of initiative;
• You function well in groups;
• You want to contribute to the objectives of the LESTRA research project (see above) and use project-specific theories and methodologies with room for placing your own emphasis.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for a period of 2 years.
• Your contract will start on 1/04/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).

. * All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.
(in Dutch).INTERESTED?Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, …

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Katrien Van Poeck ( , +32(0)475/59.05.54). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the or contact us via or +32 9 264 34 36Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Sociology Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Ghent University Country Belgium City Ghent Postal Code 9000 Street Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33Contact CityGhent WebsitePostal Code9000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Sat, 11 Jan 2025 02:41:58 GMT

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