• you perform empirical quantitative research drawing on advanced longitudinal analyses and quasi-experimental research designs (such as difference-in-difference modelling or regression discontinuity designs) in the United Kingdom and 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 PI and co-promotor);
• you will actively contribute to the (national and international) activities of the DWELLWELL 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 be embedded in, and contribute to, the Urban Geography (UG) programme group of the Geography, Planning and International Development department.
• you will contribute to the teaching program of the department (approx. 10% of your time);
• 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.

The larger DWELLWELL project combines a range of theoretical perspectives (housing studies, political economy, healthy geography, social epidemiology) and methods (from advanced quantitative modelling to in-depth ethnographic fieldwork). We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD-candidate with a strong academic training who develops their own vision on how to contribute to the project. Specifically, we are looking for a candidate that has:

• strong methodological training in advanced quantitative methods (e.g., difference-in-difference research designs);
• experience with handling large (register and survey) datasets;
• experience with statistical software such as Stata or R, and coding;
• an affinity with health geography, critical housing studies and/or political economy approaches;
• a Master’s degree in the social sciences (geography, sociology, political science, or a related discipline), health (public health, social epidemiology) or a related field;
• an appreciation (and ideally understanding) of other research methods, notably in-depth ethnographic fieldwork;
• excellent command of English (Dutch proficiency is an extra asset);
• independent thinking and critical analytical skills;
• demonstrable organisational skills, flexibility, communication skills, and a collaborative and proactive attitude.

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 promovendus applies. 

Your salary will be €3.059 gross per month in the first year and will increase to €3.881 in the final year, based on full-time employment and in keeping with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. 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.