Phd Contentious Politics and Democratic Renewal in
2 maanden geleden
This 36 month PhD position is part of the European project Trans4Demo, which seeks to understand and respond to the challenges of populism for just sustainability transitions policy and liberal democratic values in Europe. The project will investigate the role and evolution of different forms of contentious politics (social movements and bottom-up initiatives, subversion, protests, cultural opposition, populist backlash and 'anti-sustainability' mobilizations, party movements) at the intersection of the climate and democracy crises, with a particular focus on their practices and impact on democracy, and on efforts to achieve sustainability transitions. The post-holder will specialise in sustainability transitions theory, and will analyse the cultural and socio-political contexts that shape current discourse on sustainability policy. They will be registered in the Faculty of Science and Engineering (IREES: Integrated Research on Energy, Environment and Society), but will split their time between IREES, with lead supervisor Prof. Paul Upham, and the Faculty of Arts, with co-supervisor Prof. Judith Jansma. Fluency in both Dutch and English are required, as the post-holder will be responsible for the Dutch case studies. Trans4Demo has a start date of 1 January 2025.
Responsibilities and tasks
- To conduct research that results in a dissertation and is in line with the objectives and requirements of the project.
- To organize and execute the data collection and analysis.
- To publish the results of the research in international scientific journals relevant to the sociotechnical transitions community and/or the humanities.
- To present the research findings to fellow scientists and to collaborate as appropriate.
- To provide a limited number of educational activities relating to the academic fields in which the research is situated.
Organisation
The University of Groningen has an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 34,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, we are truly an international place of knowledge.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering harbours a kaleidoscope of disciplines and research strengths. Our programmes in research and education range from nanomaterials and biomachinery to astronomy, from mathematics to pharmacy, from neurosciences to computer science, and from molecular and evolutionary biology to marine biology.
The Energy and Sustainability Research Institute (ESRIG), in which IREES is based, is a highly multidisciplinary institute performing research on energy and sustainability, including the social sciences.
The Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the heart of the city of Groningen. It has more than 5000 students and 700 staff members, who are working at the frontiers of knowledge every day. The Faculty offers a wide range of degree programmes: 15 Bachelor's programmes and over 35 Master's specialisations. Our research, which is internationally widely acclaimed, covers Archaeology, Cultural Studies, History, International Relations, Language and Literary Studies, Linguistics and Media and Journalism Studies.
**Qualifications**:
- Have a (Research) Master's degree in an environmental social science or humanities discipline or topic that demonstrates an interest in and aptitude for the work described above.
- Have a good academic track record, reflecting affiliation with interdisciplinary research projects.
- Be enthusiastic about writing international publications and a PhD dissertation.
- Have excellent academic English writing skills.
- Be fluent in Dutch.
- Have substantial experience of qualitative research designs.
- Have good social and communication skills and are willing to work with other team members.
- Have good organizational skills and the motivation to organize and realize data collection.
- Have demonstrable competences in conceptual and theoretical capacity, presenting, planning, organizing, and monitoring.
- Have an interest in contributing to environmental social science and humanities teaching.
**Organisation**:
**Conditions of employment**:
- A salary of € 2,872 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,502 gross per month in the final year for a full-time working week.
- A holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income.
- An 8.3% year-end bonus.
- A full-time (1.0 FTE) position for one year, with an extension of two years.
- A position for three years; first, you will get a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for another two years; extension of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year so that successful completion of the PhD thesis within the contract period is to be e
-
Assistant Professor in European Politics and Society
6 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdSince its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 34,000 students are encouraged to develop their individual talents through challenging study - and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international centre of...
-
Phd Position How Political Parties Debate
4 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdProject: How political parties debate: comparing the drivers and impact of political rhetoric in the European Parliament and domestic legislatures Applications are invited for a fully-funded four-year PhD position in the field of European Politics (1.0 FTE), focusing on understanding on how political parties talk about sensitive issues in the European...
-
Postdoc in Political Philosophy Project “working
2 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdThis is a two-year research-oriented postdoc position in the project “Working democracy” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Lisa Herzog. The task of the postdoc is mainly to work on the following work package: Subproject 4: This subproject, conducted by a postdoctoral researcher, will analyze the history of democratic thought since the 18th century with...
-
PhD in Universality in random trees and graphs
7 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdJob description Randomness and random shapes can be found everywhere around us, for example the shape of a tree is influenced by random interactions both between and within its cells, and random external influences. This random growth causes trees in nature to have self-similar, fractal-like properties. Underlying random growth also makes our backyard...
-
PhD position Value-Sensitive Design for AI-Assisted Decision-Making
7 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdJob description We are seeking a dedicated PhD researcher to explore ethical and legal issues around AI-assisted decision-making, with a focus on crisis management. The selected candidate will analyse how AI can be designed and deployed in ways that align with values such as transparency, explainability, and trust. This research will delve into the...
-
PhD position Critical material sustainability and energy transition
7 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdJob description We seek a PhD candidate who is passionate about energy and sustainability scientific problems with a focus on the critical material perspective. Successful candidate will be under supervision of Prof. Xin Sun, working with colleagues at the Integrated Research on Energy, Environment and Society group (IREES - ), within Energy and...
-
Phd Position Dynamic Analysis and Human Vibration
6 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdThe aim of this project is to analyse the vibrations transmitted by consumer products to their hands in order to improve their perception. An accurate model of the product dynamics coupled to hand can provide us with predictions on how the vibrations are perceived by the consumers. These predictions from the models can be made at an early stage before any...
-
Phd “the Roles of Siblings and School Peers in
4 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdProject Description The PhD researcher will work in the project ‘The roles of siblings and school peers in young adults’ life-course events’, led by Principal Investigator Clara H. Mulder and funded by an Open Competition Large grant from the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO). The research team will further include a postdoc researcher, an assistant...
-
Phd in Haicu: Investigative Journalism and
3 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdThe Centre for Media and Journalism Studies (CMJS) is looking for a PhD student in “Investigative journalism and interpretive “deep” reporting” within the HAICu research project. The HAICu project is a large-scale Dutch research project by universities and cultural-heritage institutions into new forms of Artificial Intelligence-based access to...
-
Phd Position Migration and Human Capital
4 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdSince its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative center of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Belonging to the best research universities of Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly...
-
PhD position Photopharmacology
7 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdJob description Without biological membranes, there would be no life as we know it. Transport of molecules and information across these membranes is carried out by integral membrane protein channels, receptors, pumps and transporters. Living cells maintain chemical gradients and electrical potential differences across their membranes using proteins...
-
Phd Electrocatalytic Reduction of Co2 Under
4 weken geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdOrganisation The University of Groningen has an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 34,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research...
-
PhD in Sociology
7 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdJob description We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified PhD student to join our research project PROMISE, focusing on the taboo surrounding loneliness among older migrants, as well as the cultural adaptation and evaluation of interventions. This pioneering project aims to shed light on and understand the often-overlooked issue of loneliness...
-
PhD in Biocatalysis
7 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdJob description Are you enthusiastic about enzymes and tailoring them for applications in synthetic organic chemistry? We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD student with strong backgrounds in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or closely related fields to join the research group of Dr Sandy Schmidt, () at the Department of...
-
Phd: The Resilience of Biological Feedbacks and
4 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdThe Wadden Sea is ‘the largest unbroken system of intertidal sand and mud flats in North western Europe. People living in the Wadden Sea area depend on the ecosystem services provided by a naturally dynamic and resilient ecosystem. At present, however, these characteristics are increasingly threatened by complex pressures of climate change, pollution,...
-
PhD positions in Molecular Microbiology
7 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdJob description We are looking for two highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD candidates with a strong background in microbiology, bioengineering, bioinformatics or closely related fields to join the Systems Biology of Predatory Bacteria group of Dr Renske van Raaphorst. The bacterial predator Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus has an unusual life cycle. When...
-
Phd Position: 'place and Identity in Journalism in
6 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdApplications are invited for a fully-funded four-year PhD position at the intersection of the fields of Journalism Studies and Architecture, focusing on the role of material space and artifacts in the construction of journalistic identity and practice in former Yugoslavia. Place and Identity in Journalism in Former Yugoslavia inquires into the role of...
-
Phd Solid Oxide Cells
4 dagen geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdResponsibilities and tasks - Development of accelerated testing methods for testing SOFCs for trucking conditions. - Development of optically supported Accelerated stress testing methods. - Numerical and analytical cell performance modeling. - Cell level Accelerated Stress Testing. - Short stack level Accelerated Stress Testing. Organization The University...
-
PhD positions in Molecular Immunology
7 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdJob description Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) plays a pivotal role in blood coagulation, with its secretion from Weibel-Palade bodies (WPBs) being essential for responding to vascular trauma. Dysfunctional WPB biogenesis and exocytosis are characteristic of bleeding disorders such as Von Willebrand disease. In this project, we aim to identify the...
-
Phd Position in Organic Synthesis
3 maanden geleden
Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen VoltijdIn an ongoing collaboration with tuberculosis-experts and molecular immunologists we identify and synthesize new components of the bacterial pathogen M. tuberculosis. These compounds have shown to be important for pathogenesis and virulence and are highly interesting from a molecular structure point of view. In parallel, we study how to translate fundamental...