Employment
0.8 - 1.0 FTE
Required background
Ph D
Organizational unit
Nijmegen School of Management
Application deadline
09 December 2024
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Are you a passionate quantitative researcher interested in using scientific insights to solve societal challenges relating to work and living circumstances of labour migrants in the Netherlands and elsewhere? Do you have the organisational talent and entrepreneurial spirit to develop new research partnerships that may help the Radboud University Network on Migrant Inclusion (RUNOMI) build on its track record on labour migration? Do you have the teaching skills to inspire our students? Then join us as a postdoctoral researcher in the RUNOMI Research Programme on Labour Migration!

As a postdoctoral researcher in the RUNOMI Research Programme on Labour Migration you will be employed in the Geography, Planning and Environment department at the Nijmegen School of Management. You will also join a large team of scholars working in various thematically related projects as a member of RUNOMI, an internationally renowned hub of expertise on migrant inclusion issues. We are seeking a highly energetic and entrepreneurial colleague, specialised in quantitative research methods, to collaborate on scientific publications on the basis of previously collected survey data, develop competitive funding proposals for new research partnerships (national or international), initiate and co-organise knowledge exchange activities between academia and practice, and teach quantitative research methods to students in the Geography, Planning and Environment BA programme.

Your role will entail: (i) the collaboration on scientific publications on the basis of data collected between 2021-2024 in seven surveys among labour migrants in the Netherlands that are part of the Kenniscentrum Arbeidsmigranten (KCA) panel on labour migrants. This data provides unique insights into the perspective of labour migrants on themes that are relevant for their lives in the Netherlands, including housing, work, the living environment, health, access to facilities, schooling and future prospects, and their language skills. More information about the data can be found here, (ii) next to your research work, you will also be responsible for initiating and co-organising thematic knowledge exchange activities connecting academia and practice, and (iii) you will play a central role in the development of competitive funding proposals (national/international) for research partnerships to further develop the RUNOMI track record on labour migration in the Netherlands and beyond, (iv) you will contribute to the departmental education programme by teaching the Dutch-taught Statistics & Methods course in education period 3 (end of January to mid-March).

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You should have a Ph D degree in a relevant social science area or provide proof that your manuscript has been accepted by the manuscript committee.
You have a pipeline of thematically relevant publications in high-impact international journals You have working experience with relevant software for quantitative data analysis (R, SPSS and/or Stata)
You have experience with interdisciplinary collaboration activities related to the theme of migrant inclusion, in particular relating to labour migration issues.
You have work experience in the organisation of professional networking events with various audiences (scholars, practitioners).
You have experience in writing research grant proposals and/or you are motivated to develop these skills further.
You are comfortable with teaching Dutch- and English-taught courses, and you have effective communication and scientific writing skills in both languages.
You have proven managerial, leadership and team-working skills.
You have a flexible, creative mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
We are

The Radboud University Network on Migrant Inclusion (RUNOMI) is a network of more than 120 scholars working at different Radboud University faculties, who integrate Radboud University-wide knowledge from various disciplines to study the multifaceted phenomena of migration and migrant inclusion. RUNOMI activities focus on three domains related to migrant inclusion: economic inclusion, social inclusion, and migrant access to public services, healthcare and housing. RUNOMI has established a strong reputation as an internationally renowned hub of expertise on migrant inclusion issues. It has been successful in acquiring substantial funds to implement various large-scale innovation programmes in research, education and societal impact. RUNOMI is organisationally embedded as a ’Hot Spot’ in the Nijmegen School of Management. The network office is located in the Department of Geography, Spatial Planning and Environment (GPM).

Our living environment is constantly changing, and this creates societal challenges. The Department of Geography, Spatial Planning and Environment (GPM) focuses on the question of how individuals and society, whether nearby or far away, interact with their living environments. Geographers analyse the relationship between the activities of individuals, businesses and institutions and their spatial environments; spatial planners decide how to intervene in spatial developments; and environmental scientists mainly study the consequences for nature and the environment, and how we can attain sustainable societies. Considering they all explore the same themes from different perspectives and often work together professionally, they are all united in one department at Radboud University.

Radboud University

At Radboud University, we aim to make an impact through our work. We achieve this by conducting groundbreaking research, providing high-quality education, offering excellent support, and fostering collaborations within and outside the university. In doing so, we contribute indispensably to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. To accomplish this, we need even more colleagues who, based on their expertise, are willing to search for answers. We advocate for an inclusive community and welcome employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Will you also contribute to making the world a little better? You have a part to play.

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Nijmegen School of Management
At Nijmegen School of Management, one of the seven faculties within Radboud University in the Netherlands, we have a clear aim: we enable students, institutions and companies, social actors, and governments to play their part in the transformations towards a sustainable society through high-quality scientific research and education. With more than 4,500 curious students and more than 450 dedicated employees, we form a dynamic community.

Our mission ‘Responsible governance for sustainable societies’ is driven by the ambition to make a difference in the world. At Nijmegen School of Management, we understand management as a broad concept referring to the collective and organised pursuit (responsible governance) of a better world (sustainable societies). We study and teach management at the level of public and private organisations. In this context, we examine how to balance economic, ecological, and social values in a sustainable way. This aim is in line with Radboud University's mission to contribute through teaching and research to a ‘free, healthy world with equal opportunities for all’.

At Nijmegen School of Management, academic research and teaching are carried out in following areas: Business Administration, Economics and Business Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Human Geography, Spatial Planning, and Environment. Our approach to teaching and research is evolving from multidisciplinarity, where we study societal challenges from different disciplinary backgrounds, to interdisciplinarity (integrating disciplinary perspectives for synergy) and transdisciplinarity (involving non-academic stakeholders).

The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an important source of inspiration for our work. Our work focuses on the themes Social economy, Resilient society and Sustainable environment. At Nijmegen School of Management, we have our eyes on the world of the future, in which sustainability and responsibility are central values. Together we are creating a better world for everyone.

We offer
We will give you a temporary employment contract of two years.
Your salary within salary scale 10.0-10.5 depends on your previous education and number of years of (relevant) work experience. The amounts in the scale are based on a 38-hour working week.
You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus.
You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Support Service. The Dual Career Programme assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands. Our Family Support Service helps you and your partner feel welcome and at home by providing customised assistance in navigating local facilities, schools, and amenities. Also take a look at our support for international staff page to discover all our services for international employees.
You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20.
Additional employment conditions

Work and science require good employment practices. Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions reflect this. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself. For example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports membership. In addition, you receive a 34% discount on the sports and cultural activities at Radboud University as an employee. And, of course, we offer a good pension plan. We also give you plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

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You can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to Pascal Beckers. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application.

The interviews will take place on Tuesday 17 December 9.00-13.00 PM. You will preferably start your employment on 15 January 2025.

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