Convocatoria: 1 Postdoc and 2 PhD Candidates on EU Lobbying – Maastricht University (Plazo: 22 de abril de 2024)

1 Postdoc and 2 PhD Candidates on EU Lobbying – Maastricht University

Organismo: Maastricht University

Requisitos: 

PhD positions:

• You hold an MA/MSc degree in Political Science, European Studies, Communication or a related discipline (or are expected to obtain such a degree before 1 September 2024). 
• You have received excellent grades and you have an obvious interest in academic research. 
• You possess a good foundation in quantitative methodology and/or a positivist mindset and willingness to learn quantitative methods. 
• You possess a keen interest in the fields of lobbying, interest group politics, civil society organizations, and/or social movement organizations. 
• You can manage your time and your research activities well. You are capable of autonomously conducting original research as well as working in a team.
•  You are flexible, open-minded, growth-oriented, and eager to learn.
• You are a highly motivated individual who possesses a proven track record of success through perseverance and tenacity.
• You are fluent in English (Cambridge English Proficiency, level C2, orally and written).
• You are willing to relocate to (the vicinity of) Maastricht and/or to be present at the FASoS campus three days per week.

Postdoctoral position:

• You hold a doctoral degree in political science or a related discipline (communication, sociology, psychology, public policy, economics) or are currently finalizing your doctoral studies in one of these disciplines.
• You possess a strong foundation in quantitative methodology and a positivist mindset. You are proficient in using statistical packages, such as Stata or R.
• You have a strong academic record, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in academic journals or other forms of notable academic contributions.
• You possess a keen interest in the fields of lobbying, interest group politics, civil society organizations, and/or social movement organizations.
• You are highly motivated and passionate about the research project and eager to invest your time and energy for a meaningful period in helping us achieve the project’s goals.
• You can manage your time and your research activities well. You are capable of autonomously conducting original research as well as working in a team. You are flexible, open-minded, growth-oriented, and eager to learn. 
• You have a demonstrated passion for education and have had some experience as an academic teacher. You are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our faculty’s innovative approach to teaching and learning.
• You are willing to relocate to (the vicinity of) Maastricht and/or to be present at the FASoS campus three days per week. 
• You are fluent in English (Cambridge English Proficiency, level C2, orally and written).

Solicitudes: 

You will find a button to apply for the offer in the bases link 

PhD positions: 

• A letter of motivation stating your qualifications and reasons for interest in the position
• Your CV
• Diploma and grade transcripts of previous education at MA/MSc level and undergraduate level
• Two academic papers (course papers; theses; academic publications)
• The contact information of two references (including e-mail; phone number, mailing address, and relationship to the applicant).

Postdoctoral position:

• A letter of motivation stating your qualifications and reasons for interest in the position
• Your CV
• PhD diploma
• Two academic publications
• The contact information of two references (including e-mail; phone number, mailing address, and relationship to the applicant).

Comentarios: 

Job Description

PhD positions: 

• Develop a doctoral dissertation in Political Science in the field of interest group politics under the supervision of the Principle Investigator and a co-promotor;
• Write academic publications, and co-author with other members of the team in the field of interest group politics. Individual papers may form part of the dissertation;
• Play a significant role in the data collection process. This will involve designing and conducting desk research, designing and coordinating survey and vignette research, establishing, updating, and merging datasets, organize focus groups, and other relevant research activities;
• Learn and apply (quantitative) methodological techniques relevant to the project, both for data gathering/processing and analysis. You will participate in appropriate methodological training to acquire the necessary skills for conducting statistical analysis;
• Work closely with other members of the project and participate in team meetings;
• Actively engage as a member of the faculty and the broader academic community. You will present your work to academic audiences and interact with a wider audience of citizens, journalists and stakeholders through outreach activities;
• Take part in training by the Graduate School of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences;
• You will engage in a limited amount of teaching activities, such as tutoring courses or supervising BA theses.

Postdoctoral position:

• Conduct fundamental research in Political Science in the field of interest group politics and contribute to academic publications within the ACCESS4ALL project;
• Assist in the day to day supervision of PhD students and overall project management and support administrative aspects of the project;
• Play a significant coordinating and executive role in the data collection and management process. This will involve designing and conducting desk research, designing and coordinating survey and vignette research, establishing, updating, and merging datasets, and other relevant research activities;
• Actively engage as a member of the faculty and the broader academic community and present your work to academic audiences;
• Engage in teaching activities (20%), such as tutoring (methodological) courses or supervising BA and MA theses;
• Align with Maastricht University’s core values of academic citizenship, leadership, teamwork, and impact/open science as developed within the framework of the Dutch Recognition and Reward policy.

Plazo de presentación: Hasta 22/04/2024 (Susceptible a error de cálculo, comprobar siempre)

Bases: 

PhD positions

Postdoctoral position

For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Iskander De Bruycker at i.debruycker@maastrichtuniversity.nl

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