Postdoctoral Researcher in Ethnography of Robots at Work

3 weken geleden

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Voltijd
About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The successful candidate will conduct ethnographic research on the impact of robots on work practices, focusing on the development and use of robotics in various work settings.

The postdoctoral researcher will work under the supervision of Dr. Anastasia V. Sergeeva and be based at the KIN Center for Digital Innovation. The research center is a hub for interdisciplinary research on the development, use, and business value of innovative organizational processes and technologies.

The successful candidate will design and conduct ethnographic studies of robotics, focusing on how they are developed in the lab and how they are later used on the work floor. They will also perform ethnographic fieldwork, conduct literature reviews, write empirical research papers for conferences and journals, and present at conferences.

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to teaching and collaborate with industry partners to organize workshops and symposia, disseminating their findings.

About the Team

The School of Business and Economics at VU Amsterdam is a dynamic and international environment with motivated colleagues dedicated to helping society make informed choices. We are committed to creating a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely. We work on sustainable solutions with social impact, and we are located on one physical campus in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district.

Requirements
  • PhD in Business Administration, Management, Sociology, or related social science field
  • Strong experience with qualitative inductive research methods and ideally strong experience with ethnographic research
  • Excellent academic skills, demonstrated by the quality of publications or conference papers
  • Motivation to do high-quality qualitative research
  • Ability to combine creative and analytical thinking
  • Flexible and communicative skills required to collaborate with industrial partners
  • Excellent English language skills; Dutch language proficiency is a significant advantage
What We Offer

A challenging position in a socially engaged organization. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research, and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

  • a salary of minimum € 3,226.00 (Scale 10) and maximum € 5,090.00 (Scale 10) gross per month, on a full-time basis
  • a position for at least 0.8 FTE, with the possibility of expansion for another year

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations, including a full-time 38-hour working week, 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, solid pension scheme, and contribution to commuting expenses.

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