Your jobAre you interested in driving the future of health and sustainability? Are you an ambitious researcher who is interested in being part of an interdisciplinary team to study how we can reduce meat consumption in a society where eating meat is the social norm? Do you have a social science background and a keen interest in carrying out innovative, societally relevant research?
Because of the interdisciplinary character of the project, the PhD will be jointly embedded within the Consumption and Healthy Lifestyles Group and the Strategic Communication Group. You will be co-supervised by Sanne Raghoebar, assistant professor in Societal Transitions and Behavior Change , and Annelien Van Remoortere, assistant professor in political communication. You will have access to a vibrant interdisciplinary research community and opportunities for professional development through workshops, conferences, and collaborations.
Your qualitiesThis project draws on different disciplines from social sciences, including psychology, communication science, and sociology. The PhD candidate is not expected to be an expert in all disciplines upfront but should possess broad curiosity, ability to navigate multiple fields, and enthusiasm about cross-disciplinary learning and development. There is, moreover, ample opportunity and freedom to further shape this project, which requires creativity and taking initiative.
For this position your command of the English language is expected to be at C1 level. Sometimes it is necessary to submit an internationally recognized Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language. More information can be found here.
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 € 2.872 - per month rising to € 3690,- 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. Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. 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 Sanne Raghoebar, sanne.raghoebar@wur.nl or Annelien Van Remoortere, annelien.vanremoortere@wur.nl.
Welcome, safe, and valued Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.
We areThe mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
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