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PhD: Taking a Detour – How Flexibility Shapes Inequality in Higher Education

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Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht Voltijd

So many people, so many detours in education. Do you want to study the detours that students take before they enter higher education? Check this PhD position

So many people, so many detours in education. Do you want to study the detours that students take before they enter higher education? And how this affects educational inequality? Check this PhD position

Your job

In many countries – including the Netherlands – children of highly educated parents are much more likely to also obtain a higher education degree. Most of this inequality does not originate in higher education, but in the trajectories leading towards it. Many students do not take the shortest route to higher education, but move from lower to higher tracks, or first finish vocational education. In this project you study to what extent such detours decrease or increase educational inequality and why that is the case. Can we understand this relationship by what happens at specific decision points in the educational career and characteristics of the educational system? The main focus of the study will be on the Netherlands. The project will use large-scale existing data and may include a small qualitative data collection.

You will have the following tasks and responsibilities:

  • conducting the research (literature review, analysing data, reporting results), resulting in international scientific publications and a dissertation;
  • possibly collecting qualitative data;
  • presenting at national and international conferences;
  • maintaining contact with and presenting to stakeholders;
  • active participation in activities of the department and the Inspectorate of Education.
Your qualities

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate, who:

  • (almost) has a (Research) Master's degree in Sociology, Interdisciplinary Social Science, or comparable;
  • has strong interest in the study of educational inequality;
  • has experience with quantitative research and advanced statistical methods;
  • enjoys doing research and reporting the results in scientific articles;
  • wants to share scientific knowledge with stakeholders and the general public;
  • has good social skills and is creative;
  • has good writing and presentation skills both in Dutch and English;
  • and preferably has knowledge about the Dutch education system.
Our offer
  • A position for one year, with an extension to a total of four years upon successful assessment in the first year;
  • a working week of 38 hours and a full-time gross salary between €2,901 in the first year and €3,707 in the fourth year (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)); 
  • 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus; 
  • a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU. 

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

About us

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is one of the leading faculties in Europe providing research and academic teaching in cultural anthropology, educational sciences, interdisciplinary social science, pedagogical sciences, psychology, and sociology. Almost 7,000 students are enrolled in a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programmes. The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences has some 1,100 faculty and staff members, all providing their individual contribution to the training and education of young talent and to the research into and finding solutions for scientific and societal issues. The faculty is located at Utrecht Science Park near the historical city centre of Utrecht.

You will work mainly at the department of Sociology, in a well-integrated team of researchers. The study is in close cooperation with the Inspectorate of Education and you will be expected to be present at the Inspectorate of Education for one day every two weeks. The supervisory team will include Professor Ineke Maas (UU) and Dr Roxanne Korthals (Inspectorate of Education). We will closely cooperate with you and support your research activities. You will receive PhD training within the Interuniversity Centre for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS) Graduate School.

More information

For more information about this position, please contact Ineke Maas by i.maas@uu.nl.

Please note that international candidates that need a visa/work permit for the Netherlands require at least four months processing time after selection and acceptance. Our International Service Desk (ISD) can answer your questions about living in the Netherlands as international staff. Finding appropriate housing in or near Utrecht is your own responsibility, but the ISD may be able to advise you therewith. In case of general questions about working and living in The Netherlands, please consult the Dutch Mobility Portal.

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

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As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the 'apply now' button.

The first round of interviews takes place in April or early May. Our preferred start date is 1 September 2025 or earlier.