PhD in the Political Economy of Housing, Financial Policy and Climate Adaptation

6 maanden geleden


Amsterdam, Nederland Universiteit van Amsterdam Voltijd

What are you going to do

you perform empirical qualitative research (e.g. in-depth interviews and policy analysis) on climate adaptation in the Netherlands; you will complete a PhD dissertation based on four scientific articles, to be submitted to leading academic journals. Some of these articles will be in collaboration with other team members (including the PIs); you will actively contribute to the (national and international) activities of the Just Adapt project, such as scientific conferences and networks as well as expert meetings with policy makers and stakeholders; you will assist with administrative responsibilities related to the project, such as the organization of workshops or other project events; you will contribute to the teaching program of the department; you will take active part in seminars of the program group and the department; your primary residence will be within commuting distance of the University of Amsterdam for the duration of the PhD project.

What do you have to offer

The Just Adapt project spans a wide range of disciplines, and therefore we are open to candidates from a range of disciplinary backgrounds and an interest in political science and human geography. The project seeks to develop a political economy perspective using qualitative research methods such as ethnographic fieldwork and policy analysis. It seeks to contribute to academic debates on housing, financial policy and climate adaptation. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a strong academic training who develops their own vision on how to contribute to the project.

Your experience and profile:

a completed MA or Research MA in political science, human geography, sociology, public administration, anthropology or one of the related social sciences; interest in topics related to housing, climate and finance; training in qualitative research methods (e.g. in-depth interviews, ethnographic fieldwork, policy analysis), and a willingness to develop additional methodological expertise; good research skills, as demonstrated by your MA thesis or other publications/assignments; excellent command of English and good Dutch proficiency (given the fieldwork); the ability to work independently as well as part of a team..

What can we offer you

The position concerns temporary employment of 38 hours per week for a maximum term of four years. The initial employment is for one year. Following a positive assessment and barring altered circumstances, this term will be extended by a maximum of three years, which should result in the conferral of a doctorate. We will put together a curriculum which will also include the opportunity to attend training courses and both national and international events. You will also be tasked with teaching Bachelor's students.

For this position the University Job Classification profile PhD candidate applies. 

Your salary will be €2. gross per month in the first year and will increase to €3. in the final year, based on full-time employment and in keeping with the . We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.

The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.



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