PhD in International Union Politics: Organized Labor in Democratic Life
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PhD in International Union Politics: Organized Labor in Democratic Life
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What are you going to do?
What can you expect from us?
- In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.059 (Promovendus) up to a maximum of € 3.881 (Promovendus) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Contract duration: A temporary 1.0 FTE appointment for a specified period of four years. The candidate will first be appointed for twelve months. After 11 months, an assessment will take place of the candidate’s results and the progress of the PhD project, in order to decide whether employment will be continued.
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (RUG), researchers across all branches of science and technology work on scientific challenges and societal issues. Lecturers train their students for meaningful careers in science or beyond. Interdisciplinary research and education, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with companies, government institutions, and societal organizations are highly valued at this top 100 university. RUG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working environment that invites you to contribute your value.
The Faculty of Arts is a large and dynamic faculty located in the heart of the city of Groningen. More than 5,500 students and 900 staff work every day at the frontiers of knowledge. The Faculty offers a diverse range of academic programmes, with 16 Bachelor’s programmes and over 40 Master’s programmes. With its strong international orientation, the Faculty conducts research in fields including archaeology, cultural studies, history, international relations, journalism, literature, and linguistics. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Arts, visit rug.nl/let.
Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will receive a response at the latest two weeks after the closing date.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!
Interested?
Does this sound like a challenge that suits you? Then apply immediately!
Do you meet our qualification criteria? If yes, you’re requested to upload the following documents:
- A short statement (ca. 1000 words), explaining your motivation for applying.
- An outline of max 3000 words with your own research proposal in the wider frame of this project.
- A curriculum vitae.
- Copies of (Research)Master diploma and list of grades. If candidates are still studying for their (Research)Master diploma, a written statement from the supervisor is required commenting on performance and expected date of completion.
- Copy of (Research)Master thesis.
- A writing sample (e.g. a substantial research essay, a peer-reviewed article, or a publication).
- Contact information of two academic referees (no letters of recommendation are needed for the application process).
- In case your (Research)Master degree is not in English/Dutch, please include a language certificate.
- Please send in your application as two PDF files (one for the (Research)Master thesis, and one for all other documents).
Do you have any questions or need more information?
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Questions about the content of the job?
Jason Resnikoff
Assistant Professor
j.z.resnikoff@rug.nl -
Questions about your application process?
Gooitske Nijboer
Management/Office-assistant
G.J.Nijboer@rug.nl
Information about applying
When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible.
The University of Groningen considers social safety important. We strive to be a university where staff and students feel respected and at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identity. For more information, see also our page about our diversity policy.
Acquisition is not appreciated.
Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the NVP application code
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