PhD Position in Social Science
Your jobDo you want to lead innovative social science research that contributes to circular society transitions in Dutch society? Are you eager to explore how social contexts can support repairing and sharing in diverse daily urban life settings? Then this PhD opportunity may be for you!
Your qualitiesYou have:
You will work here These positions are hosted by the Environmental Policy Group at Wageningen University and part of the NWO ShaRepair project, led by dr. Mary Greene. You will be co-supervised by dr. Mary Greene dr Sanneke Kloppenburg, and dr Bas van Vliet, and form part of the wider team of ShaRepair’s academic researchers and societal stakeholders.
We offer youWageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
The gross salary for the first year is € 2.770 - per month rising to € 3.539,- in the fourth year in according to the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale P). This is based on a full-time working week of 38 hours. We offer a temporary contract for 18 months which will be extended for the duration of the project if you perform well. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere. You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time. Coming from abroad Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. Therefore, we expect that when you join WUR from abroad, you will actually live in the Netherlands. Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example helping your partner to find a job, housing, or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
Do you want more information?For more information about this position, please contact Mary Greene, , Assistant Professor, by telephone +31 (0)634229999 or by e-mail: mary.greene@wur.nl. We areWageningen University & Research
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