PhD Researcher

4 weken geleden

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Universiteit van Amsterdam Voltijd
About the Project

The ERC Starting Grant project Moonlighting: Understanding the quality and consequences of working multiple jobs aims to study the quality of work and wellbeing of contemporary multiple jobholders. The project will research the quality of work in first, second and other jobs and how this translates into total worker wellbeing.

Research Focus

The project has two main research focuses:

  • Dire Straits: This project will research precarious forms of moonlighting in seven advanced economies. The PhD researcher will start with a literature review on precarious forms of multiple jobholding, and integrate labour law analysis and policy analysis in the initial sections of their dissertation.
  • Career Pathways: This project will research transitions, career development and wellbeing of multiple jobholders in seven advanced economies. The PhD researcher will start with a literature review on human capital accumulation and skills diversification among multiple jobholders, and integrate policy analysis in the initial sections of their dissertation.
Responsibilities

The PhD researcher will be responsible for:

  • Participating in meetings of the project research group
  • Participating in courses and training activities agreed upon with the supervisors
  • Writing research articles to be published in peer-reviewed journals and a PhD dissertation
  • Completing a PhD dissertation within the topic of this project
  • Contributing to project tasks, meetings and activities
  • Actively participating in the intellectual life and contributing to the research profile of AIAS-HSI
  • Presenting research results at national and international conferences and workshops
Requirements

Applicants should have a master's degree in a social or behavioural science, such as sociology, economics, psychology, or a related field. They should also demonstrate scientific research skills or be willing to learn them. Proficiency in quantitative data analysis and a strong motivation to enhance these skills are advantageous. A collaborative, team-minded and pro-active attitude is also required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are necessary. Proficiency in any of the languages from the project's countries is an added advantage.

What We Offer

AIAS-HSI offers a unique opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating and teamwork-oriented environment. We are committed to offering tailor-made and careful supervision with the main aim of allowing you to grow and flourish academically and professionally. We offer an employment contract for one year with a probationary period of two months. The appointment will be extended for another three years upon favorable evaluation. The employment contract is for 38 hours a week. Your salary will be based on the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).

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