Postdoc: The Resilience of European Labour Markets

This position is part of SkillResilience4EU, a new Horizon Europe-funded research initiative aimed at reframing the concept of resilience of the European labour markets under the fast-paced digital and green transformations and related challenges, and to outline actionable pathways to narrow the labour market mismatches that these transitions triggers, through reskilling and upskilling.

**Your job**:
Your main responsibilities include:

- conducting collaborative research in the following areas: tracking the progress of European regions and industries in the digital and green transitions, mapping the jobs and skills relevant for the digital and green transitions and identifying skill mismatches;
- attending conferences and workshops to disseminate research output;
- writing scientific articles and policy briefs;
- project management including attending project meetings and organising workshopa.

**Your qualities**:

- You have completed a PhD in economic geography, regional sciences, economics, innovation studies or other related fields in social sciences.
- You have a strong research interest in topics related to the digital, green and twin transitions and labour markets.
- You have strong quantitative analytical skills; experience with natural language processing methods are welcome.
- You have excellent writing skills in English, with a proven track record of academic publications.
- You have experience in collaborative research environments.
- You are able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and communicate professionally.

**Our offer**:
We offer:

- a position for two years, with expected starting date 2 January 2025 (later starting date can be discussed);
- a working week of 38 hours and a gross monthly salary between €3,345 and €5,278 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10 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.

Utrecht University’s Faculty of Geosciences studies the Earth: from the Earth’s core to its surface, including man’s spatial and material utilisation of the Earth - always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.

**More information**:
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.
- a letter that describes your motivation and qualifications in relation to the position above;
- your curriculum vitae;
- one or two publications (working papers) that demonstrate your academic skills;

The interviews will be held in late November.