• Developing an implementable evaluation framework that is informed by the analysis of the use cases and supports researchers in the other work packages;
• Designing and conducting research under the guidance of the work package leaders, resulting in at least two peer-reviewed academic publications in (inter)national scientific journals and/or edited volumes;
• Interacting and communicating with the project leaders and researchers to share work in progress and contribute to the overall project goals;
• (Co-)organizing expert meetings and a symposium as part of the ongoing project;
• Performing a clearly defined set of administrative tasks.

• PhD in a relevant field in the Social Sciences and/or Humanities, such as philosophy/STS, urban studies, (human) geography, sociology, or in another domain but with demonstrable affinity and experience with Social Sciences and/or Humanities research;
• Demonstrable experience in working with KEMs and/or other ways of bridging between design research and policy;
• Demonstrable postdoctoral experience in publishing in leading international scientific journals;
• Demonstrable postdoctoral experience in presenting scientific results at international conferences;
• A strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research;
• Excellent social, communication, and organizational skills; 
• Good command of Dutch (minimum C1 level) and English (C2 level). 

NB: The ability to speak and write in Dutch at minimum C1 level is a hard requirement due to the use cases – applicants that do not demonstrate C1 level Dutch will be rejected. 

• The employment will be for one year. Contingent on a positive performance evaluation the contract will be extended with one year. The preferred starting date is 1 September 2026;
• Depending on relevant experience, the salary at the start of the employment is between EUR 3.546 – EUR 5.538 gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week. In addition, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable;
• Working in an enthusiastic and professional team, consisting of academics, policy makers and representatives from societal partners;
• An inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
• The opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers at research institutes that - partly as a result of their inter- and transdisciplinary approach - are world renowned;
• The UvA offers excellent employment conditions and employee benefits such as a holiday- and a year-end allowance and a wide variety of training options.