Research Assistant sonar-cities

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Amsterdam, Nederland Universiteit van Amsterdam Voltijd

Research Assistant "Sonar-Cities"

**Faculteit/Dienst**:Faculteit der Maatschappij
- & Gedragswetenschappen**Opleidingsniveau**:Master**Functie type**:Wetenschapsondersteuning**Sluitingsdatum**:20 October 2024**Vacaturenummer**:13447- Are you interested in capacity-building for professionals, policy makers and city residents involved in disaster preparedness to better support people with vulnerabilities during crises? Are you excited to dive into a complex transdisciplinary project to understand lessons learned and creatively communicate scientific results? Is your ambition to further develop your skills in facilitating results reflections and developing training and webinars for a European wide research project?- The department of Anthropology, programme group Health, Care & The Body, of the faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is looking for a **Research Assistant** to participate in the capacity strengthening work package of a European Commission funded 3-year project called _Social sciences participatory research-action for preparedness in risk management for disasters and health emergencies in Europe’s cities_, or _Sonar-Cities_ in short.- **What are you going to do**
- You will provide the main support for a small team consisting of a postdoc and two senior researchers in the development of the work package. The job essentially entails documentation of the project process and results using qualitative research techniques, and supporting the need for an interactive, vibrant learning culture across the project. You will work closely with the project postdoctoral researcher, as well as the boarder project network of international partners.**_Your tasks_**
- As part of your role, you will ethnographically document and closely follow the project, ensuring a thorough understanding of its progress. You will also organize reflection meetings with project partners and stakeholders to foster collaboration and share insights. By distilling and communicating key lessons learned, you will contribute to the project's overall impact. Additionally, you will map and publish emergency response trainings that align with the project’s goals. Lastly, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development of the Sonar-Cities Knowledge Platform, helping to build a valuable resource for future initiatives.- Also you will:
- organize and conduct trainings and webinars;
- build a massive open-online course (MOOC) on the project results;
- support the publication of results.

**What do you have to offer**_Your experience and profile_**
- master’s level degree;
- knowledge of tools and techniques related to science communication, including usage of social media, training tools (e.g. Coursera) and supporting online webinars;
- knowledge of the fields of disaster preparedness, urban planning and/or inclusive development;
- experience supporting complex projects networks and working effectively in small teams.
- Ethnographic experience is desirable; excellent English language skills, with a second language relevant to the project are highly desired.**What can we offer you**
- The position concerns temporary employment of 15 hours per week. The initial employment is for one year with a probationary period of 2 months and will start on 1 December 2024. Following a positive assessment and barring altered circumstances, the initial term may be extended for a period to 30 November 2027. We will support opportunities to attend training courses and both national and international events.- Your initial salary will be €2,793 to €3,028 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, in keeping with salary scale 7, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.- The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.**_What else do we offer_**
- a position in which initiative and input are highly valued;
- an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
- an opportunity to become part of an international network of European applied researchers and professionals.

**About us**
- The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.- A challenging work environment with a variety of duties and ample scope for individual initiative and development within an inspiring organization. The social and behavioral sciences play a leading role in addressing the major societal challenges faced by the world, the Netherlands and Amsterdam, now and in the future.**Questions**
- Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:
- Dr. Danny de Vries,- Project leader,-
**Job Applicati



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