Postdoctoral Researcher ‘Becoming Adults in a Changing World’

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Postdoctoral Researcher ‘Becoming Adults in a Changing World’

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Universiteit Utrecht

Job description

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher within the Dynamics of Youth research community, “Becoming Adults in a Changing World.” The position involves research as well as some organisational work within the community. The research is ideally focused on the topic of online social relationships among young people, broadly defined.Wat ga je doen?The UU strategic theme is organized in four research communities. ‘Becoming Adults in a Changing World’ is one of those communities. Research in this community focuses on conceptualising and predicting the transition to adulthood from various perspectives (developmental psychology, education, economic, philosophical, etc.). Such transitions can revolve around life choices, establishing an identity, finding a place on the job market, housing, identity issues, wellbeing after/with COVID, media use, sustainability discussions, fake news, etc.The community is chaired by from the Humanities Faculty, and from the Faculty of Social Science. The core team also consists of a project manager, another postdoc ( ), and multiple student assistants who are responsible for youth participation, event organisation, and communication. The postdoc will conduct their tasks in close collaboration with the entire team.The community has identified 16 topics of research, which are generated by combining four challenges related to growing up with four changing societal circumstances, described on the .For the postdoc vacancy, the most relevant research topic is generated from a combination of the challenge “forming social relationships” and societal circumstance “increasing digitalisation”. Possible examples include the study of online dating; self-disclosure on social media; cyberbullying; the role of influencers; the impact of AI on social relationships; and much more.The postdoctoral research will be shaped in coordination with the postdoc and can involve:

• setting up research projects that advance our understanding of becoming an adult in our current society, preferably on the topics mentioned above;
• contributing to scientific and practical publications that contribute to our knowledge and facilitation of adolescents’ transition into adulthood;
• actively contributing to ensuring the relevance and recognisability of the community within and outside the UU.

Wat breng je mee?This position requires a dynamic mix of high-quality academic research and the translation of that work into societal benefits. We are looking for you if you have:

• completed a PhD in a relevant discipline;
• written and oral fluency in English, and ideally in Dutch (or a willingness to acquire fluency in the latter);
• expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research;
• the ability to think broadly and creatively in an interdisciplinary manner;
• experience in collecting and/or analysing data, ideally in an adolescent and/or early adult context;
• teamwork skills, including the ability to build a team/community, network, take and share responsibility, and a good sense of group dynamics;
• project development and organisational skills, including being proactive and flexible, organising meetings, and keeping track of deadlines.

Wat bieden wij?We offer:

• a temporary mixed research and organisational position lasting until 1 June 2026. Approximately 80% of the role is reserved for research, with the remaining 20% dedicated to the development and organisation of the community;
• a working week of 18-20 hours and a gross monthly salary between €3,345 and €4,492 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating , leave schemes and schemes for , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit .Over onsA better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major . Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. .The is one of the leading faculties in Europe providing research and academic teaching in cultural anthropology, educational sciences, interdisciplinary social science, pedagogical sciences, psychology, and sociology. Almost 7,000 students are enrolled in a broad range of and programmes. The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences has some 1,100 faculty and staff members, all providing their individual contribution to the training and education of young talent and to the research into and finding solutions for scientific and societal issues.The faculty places great importance on the ability of its employees to be deployed widely within the university organisation, both now and in the future, to further professionalise the support for education and research. To encourage this, every employee is provided with the time and resources-such as training-at some point in their career to participate in projects or work in other departments. The faculty values characteristics such as involvement, collaboration, and flexibility. The faculty is located at Utrecht Science Park, near the historic city centre of Utrecht.Meer informatiePlease note that international candidates that need a visa/work permit for the Netherlands require at least four months processing time after selection and acceptance. Our (ISD) can answer your questions about living in the Netherlands as . Finding appropriate housing in or near Utrecht is your own responsibility, but the ISD may be able to advise you therewith. In case of general questions about working and living in The Netherlands, please consult the .For more information about this position or questions concerning possible interference of the timing of this application and your holidays, please contact at .Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.SollicitatieAs Utrecht University, we want to be a 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.To apply, please send the following documentatino via the ‘apply now’ button:

• your curriculum vitae (maximum of 6 pages) with contact details for two professional references;
• a letter of motivation (maximum of 2 pages) describing how you meet the job requirements and preferred qualifications.

After the deadline, a selection of candidates will be invited to provide a video response to a set of questions within one week. We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that we can review your application and inform you as soon as possible if you are selected for the video round.We aim for a starting date as soon as possible.Uiterlijk reageren op 18 oktober 2024.

Expected salary

€3345 – 4492 per month

Location

Utrecht

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:59:31 GMT

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