Research Assistant on Legitimation Strategies and Public Opinion

1 week geleden

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

We are seeking a highly motivated research assistant to support a cutting-edge research project on legitimation strategies and public opinion. The project, titled "Justifying the Unjust - A multidisciplinary study exploring and assessing the influence of legitimation strategies for criminal practices on public opinion" (JUST), aims to examine the (medial) strategies criminal and illicit groups use to justify negative behavior to the public.

As a research assistant, you will be responsible for screening relevant literature, supporting the development and deployment of online survey experiments, and helping organize a roundtable event to present the research project's findings.

About the Project

The project is conducted collaboratively between the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Twente. The team examines the (medial) strategies criminal and illicit groups use to justify negative behavior to the public, for example, criminal activity such as smuggling or selling illegal drugs.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Desk research: Searching academic databases for relevant literature, summarizing relevant research on topics such as legitimation strategies, public opinion, and moral licensing
  • Helping with the design of a survey experiment and implementing it in the software Qualtrics
  • Helping with the development and deployment of a pilot study and with raising data with the survey experiment
  • Helping with organizing a roundtable event towards the conclusion of the event
About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual with a strong interest in academic research, particularly in the field of public opinion and legitimation strategies. You should have a bachelor or (research) master degree in a relevant field, such as public administration, criminology, business administration, communication science, organizations science, psychology, economics, or social sciences more broadly.

Empirical research skills, such as experience with quantitative research, survey design, and/or Qualtrics, will be an advantage. You should be willing and able to regularly be present in the office at VU Amsterdam and have good communication skills (in Dutch and English).

About the Department

You will be employed at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration within the Faculty of Social Sciences. This is a large and diverse department with many multidisciplinary research projects into societally relevant topics.

Faculty of Social Sciences
At the Faculty of Social Sciences we examine the major social issues facing us today from a variety of critical perspectives. We combine sociology, anthropology, political science, communication science, administration and organisation. Because there aren't any ready-made solutions to the complex social issues of today. They demand a multidisciplinary approach. Working together with others helps you expand your mind, come to new ways of understanding and devise creative solutions.

Are you interested in joining Social Sciences? That means working with a team of colleagues from different disciplines in an inspiring work and study climate. Enjoy working in a professional organisation with an informal atmosphere, where we give you space for personal development. FSS employs over 350 staff members and enrols around 3,000 students.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.

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