• you perform empirical qualitative research (such as in-depth interviews and policy analysis) on climate adaptation and housing in the Netherlands (main part of the project), and Germany (smaller part).
• 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 PIs);
• you will actively contribute to the (national and international) activities of the Just Adapt 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 contribute to the Political Economy and Transnational Governance (PETGOV) programme group in Political Science, and the Political Science teaching programme. You will also actively engage with the Urban Geography programme group.

The Just Adapt project spans a wide range of disciplines, and therefore we are open to candidates from a range of disciplinary backgrounds and an interest in political science and human geography. We are looking for a candidate with training in qualitative research methods such as ethnographic fieldwork and policy analysis. Candidates need to be interested in academic debates on housing, financial policy and climate adaptation. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a strong academic training who develops their own vision on how to contribute to the project. Practically, the candidate needs to be (near) fluent in Dutch, while good proficiency in German is also appreciated.

You also have:

• a completed MA or Research MA in political science, human geography, sociology, public administration, anthropology or one of the related social sciences;
• interest in topics related to housing, climate and finance;
• training in qualitative research methods (e.g. in-depth interviews, ethnographic fieldwork, policy analysis), and a willingness to develop additional methodological expertise;
• good research skills, as demonstrated by your MA thesis or other publications/assignments;
• excellent command of English and (for the field work) good Dutch. Good proficiency in German is also appreciated.
• the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

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.