Two PhD Positions in ERC Starting Grant project on multiple jobholders

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Amsterdam, Nederland Universiteit van Amsterdam Voltijd

Two PhD Positions in ERC Starting Grant project on multiple jobholders

Faculteit/Dienst: Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid Opleidingsniveau: Master Functie type: Promotieplaats Sluitingsdatum: 22.09. Vacaturenummer:

Two PhD Positions in ERC Starting Grant project on multiple jobholders 

AIAS-HSI/ University of Amsterdam invites applications for:

Two four-year PhD research positions in the ERC Starting Grant project “Moonlighting: Understanding the quality and consequences of working multiple jobs [MOONLIGHT]”. 

The two PhD researchers will become part of the new, cutting-edge research project “Moonlighting: Understanding the quality and consequences of working multiple jobs [MOONLIGHT]”, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) for the period -, and directed by . 

MOONLIGHT project

The project studies the quality of work and wellbeing of contemporary multiple jobholders. Work in the new economy is increasingly of a flexible and fragmented nature. Multiple jobholders [MJHs], or so-called moonlighters, can be considered emblematic of how work fragmentation and combinations affect the quality of work and total worker wellbeing. MOONLIGHT will research the quality of work in first, second and other jobs and how this translates into total worker wellbeing. MOONLIGHT will study the quality and wellbeing of MJHs through comparative research in seven advanced economies: Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States - countries with increasing levels of MJHs, but different welfare state and labour market traditions, regulations and norms. The research will rely on new comparative cross-national and dynamic data. A full description of the project and all its subprojects can be found here. 

Project 1: Dire straits  

This project will research precarious forms of moonlighting in seven advanced economies (Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States). 

The PhD researcher will start with a literature review on precarious forms of multiple jobholding, and integrate labour law analysis and policy analysis in the initial sections of his or her dissertation. The empirical articles will be based on analyses of the large-scale, international survey data and will investigate the measurement and classification of precarious forms of multiple jobholding, the quality of work among multiple jobholders, their characteristics, and the relation with their contexts. Research questions include: who are the multiple holders combining ‘bad jobs’? And how static or dynamic are dimensions of quality and total worker wellbeing across time? The final empirical article will be based on analyses of dynamic app data and analyses the stability or dynamics of the quality and total worker wellbeing among precarious multiple jobholders.

Supervisors: Dr. Wieteke Conen (AIAS-HSI/ UvA), Prof. dr. Maarten Keune (AIAS-HSI/ UvA)

Project 2: Career pathways 

This project will research transitions, career development and wellbeing of multiple jobholders in seven advanced economies (Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States). 

The PhD researcher will start with a literature review on human capital accumulation and skills diversification among multiple jobholders, and integrate policy analysis in the initial sections of his or her dissertation. The empirical articles will be based on analyses of the large-scale, international survey data on getting to a classification of quality of work and wellbeing among multiple jobholders and the influence of meso-level factors on prevalence, quality and wellbeing. Research questions include: how do industries, competition and organisations affect workers’ behaviour to start working multiple jobs? How do organisations enhance or deteriorate the quality of work and wellbeing of multiple jobholders? Under what conditions do multiple jobholders develop skills that can be transferred between jobs? How does human capital accumulation in one or more of the jobs affect later working life? The final empirical article will be based on analyses of the dynamic app data and analyses the embeddedness of multiple jobholding.

Supervisors: Dr. Wieteke Conen (AIAS-HSI/ UvA), Prof. dr. Joop Schippers (UU)

Do you enjoy:

doing research for a conceptually and empirically groundbreaking project on the quality of work and wellbeing of multiple jobholders; 

working in a close-knit team; 

improving your skills to develop into a versatile researcher skilled in multiple methods; 

visiting various countries (for fieldwork purposes, conferences and seminars). 

Then the job of PhD researcher within the ERC-funded MOONLIGHT project at the University of Amsterdam is perfect for you as a highly versatile professional. 

What does this job entail? 

Your tasks as a PhD researcher within this ERC project will include the following: 

Participation in meetings of the project research group; 

Participation in courses and training activities agreed upon with the supervisors; 

Writing research articles to be published in peer-reviewed journals and a PhD dissertation; 

Complete a PhD dissertation within the topic of this project;

Contributing to project tasks, meetings and activities; 

Actively participating in the intellectual life and contribute to the research profile of AIAS-HSI; 

Presenting research results at national and international conferences and workshops. 

What do you have to offer?

Enthusiasm, curiosity and a keen interest in doing cutting-edge scientific research; 

A master's degree in a social or behavioural science, such as sociology, economics, psychology, or a related field, or currently working towards obtaining one (completion date no later than January ); 

You can demonstrate scientific research skills or are willing to learn them. Proficiency in quantitative data analysis (including common statistical analysis software like SPSS or Stata) and a strong motivation to enhance these skills are advantageous;

A collaborative, team-minded and pro-active attitude; 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in any of the languages from the project's countries (Danish, Dutch, German, Italian, or Polish) is an added advantage. 

International candidates are encouraged to apply, but must be willing to relocate to the Netherlands for the duration of the position. 

What can we offer you? 

We offer you the opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating and teamwork-oriented environment. We are committed to offering tailor-made and careful supervision with the main aim of allowing you to grow and flourish academically and professionally. 

We offer an employment contract for one year with a probationary period of two months. The appointment will be extended for another three years upon favorable evaluation. The start date is currently scheduled around 1 January , until 31 December , but will be mutually agreed upon. The employment contract is for 38 hours a week. Your salary ranges from € 2. (in year 1) to € 3. (in year 4) gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable. 

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