Postdoctoral Researcher: Crisis Narrative Analyst

2 dagen geleden


Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht Voltijd
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Universiteit Utrecht. As a Crisis Narrative Analyst, you will play a key role in understanding the historical context of crises and developing strategies for effective response.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research on crisis narratives from 1800 to the present day, using archival sources and secondary data. You will work closely with PhD candidates and other postdocs to develop a dataset of historical crisis narratives and create an interface between researchers and policy-makers, frontline professionals, and citizens.

Your tasks will include:

  • Conducting research within the period of appointment
  • Publishing peer-reviewed journal articles and co-editing a volume
  • Initiating organisation of events, workshops or conferences
  • Participating in project meetings and collaborating with the research team
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a PhD degree in history, political history, history of international relations, or a comparable field. You should have an excellent command of spoken and written Dutch, English, and preferably another modern language.

You will also need to demonstrate strong interpersonal, analytical, and organisational skills, as well as experience in primary and applied research. A track record of publishing academic publications and ability to work independently are also essential.

What We Offer

We offer a temporary job for five years, starting January 2025, with a gross monthly salary between €3,378 and €4,537. You will also receive 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus, as well as access to a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible terms of employment.

In addition to the standard benefits, we offer schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes, and schemes for sports and cultural activities. You will also have access to discounts on software and other IT products.



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