Postdoctoral Researcher – Transdisciplinary Research: Join the Evaluating Societal Impact team at Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) in the role of a Postdoctoral Researcher. This exciting opportunity involves assessing and supporting the societal impact of the Convergence, a collaborative initiative addressing urgent societal challenges by combining efforts from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, and TU Delft. If you are a mixed-methods researcher with a passion for societal impact beyond traditional publications, we invite you to contribute to this dynamic project.
Postdoctoral Researcher – Societal Impact of Transdisciplinary Research
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Societal Impact, Transdisciplinary Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Studies
Location: Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), Rotterdam, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification: Prospective candidates should:
- Hold a Ph.D. degree, preferably in science, technology, and innovation policy studies or related fields.
- Demonstrate expertise in mixed-methods research, including document research, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and network analysis.
- Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills in English (C1 level), supported by peer-reviewed publications.
- Proficiency in Dutch (oral and written) is advantageous.
- Possess strong organizational skills, initiative, adaptability to dynamic environments, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Display a natural curiosity for different disciplinary cultures.
Job Description: As a Postdoctoral Researcher, your tasks will include:
- Reconstructing impact ambitions and pathways of the Convergence and subsequent research.
- Assessing how and why impact is realized across the Convergence, evaluating to what extent it meets identified ambitions using a mixed-methods approach.
- Stimulating future societal impact by developing assessment instruments, writing reports, and giving presentations.
- Using a mixed-method approach, including desk research, surveys, network analysis, interviews, and focus groups, to assess the Convergence’s approach to societal impact.
- Developing assessment instruments for future use by the Convergence.
- Presenting research findings in a report, presentation, and scientific publication(s).
- Co-supervising a junior researcher.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply by submitting the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter outlining motivation for the role and relevant experience
- A list of publications
- Names and contact information of two references
Visit the application link for detailed instructions.
Last Date for Apply: 29th February 2024
If you are committed to making a societal impact beyond traditional research outputs and want to contribute to the cultural change within Erasmus University Rotterdam, we encourage you to apply for this postdoctoral position. Join the ESI team and actively contribute to creating societal impact in the dynamic field of transdisciplinary research.
