Leiden University’s Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA), half of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, is in search of a full-time postdoctoral researcher for a 36-month place. This position is an element of the interdisciplinary Horizon Europe mission, “Networks and the Rule of Law: Uncovering Socio-Economic Outcomes” (NET-ROL), beneath the supervision of Prof. Antoaneta Dimitrova and Dr. Jaroslaw Kantorowicz.
About the NET-ROL Project
Funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme, the NET-ROL mission will begin in spring 2025. It focuses on the position of networks in strengthening or undermining the rule of legislation and the way this impacts socio-economic outcomes like progress, inequality, and belief. The mission goals to deal with key questions resembling:
- How do enterprise, political, and citizen networks affect the rule of legislation throughout policy-making processes?
- How do residents understand the rule of legislation, and beneath what circumstances can they successfully assist it?
- What are the socio-economic impacts of a decline in the rule of legislation?
Key Responsibilities
The postdoctoral researcher will play an important position in the mission by:
- Conducting unbiased analysis on the causes and penalties of the rule of legislation decline.
- Designing and implementing surveys and experiments to collect knowledge on public notion of the rule of legislation.
- Analyzing knowledge on the position of networks in shaping rule of legislation outcomes.
- Contributing to the manufacturing of peer-reviewed articles and different scientific outputs.
- Participating in communication and dissemination actions, together with presenting at conferences and creating blogs or podcasts.
- Supporting mission administration, organizing consortium conferences, and contributing to educating actions.
About the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA)
Located in The Hague, ISGA is an element of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, specializing in analysis on native, nationwide, transnational, and world safety points. The institute adopts a multidisciplinary strategy, tackling matters resembling terrorism, cybercrime, and disaster administration. The dynamic metropolis of The Hague, recognized for its worldwide concentrate on peace, justice, and safety, provides an inspiring atmosphere for collaboration with governments, NGOs, and personal sector companions.
Candidate Profile
The superb candidate may have:
- A PhD in political science, economics, public administration, legislation, or a associated self-discipline.
- Expertise in quantitative analysis strategies (survey experiments, community evaluation, causal inference); information of qualitative strategies is a plus.
- Familiarity with the debates surrounding the rule of legislation and democratic backsliding.
- Experience working in worldwide, interdisciplinary groups.
- Strong English language expertise (Dutch is an asset).
- A proactive, team-oriented strategy and the power to work independently.
What We Offer
- A 36-month contract, with an preliminary one-year time period extendable for 2 further years based mostly on efficiency.
- Competitive wage starting from €4,492 to €6,148 gross monthly (full-time, scale 11).
- Comprehensive advantages together with an 8% vacation allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a pension scheme at ABP.
- Flexible working preparations, with a minimal of 29 depart days and choices for additional depart via versatile work hours.
- Opportunities for hybrid work, skilled growth, and a supportive work atmosphere.
How to Apply
Interested candidates ought to submit their utility by 23 December 2024. The place is about to start on 1 March 2025, with interviews scheduled for January 2025. For extra details about the position, please contact Dr. Jaroslaw Kantorowicz at j.j.kantorowicz@fgga.leidenuniv.nl.
To apply, please click here. For further data on the job utility course of, go to LeidenUniversity’s employment page.
Commitment to Inclusion
Leiden University values an inclusive neighborhood the place all college students and employees really feel revered and might attain their full potential. The University believes that numerous experiences and views improve each educating and analysis. High-quality training and analysis are rooted in inclusive practices.
Note: Internal candidates might be given precedence in case of equal suitability. A pre-employment screening could also be half of the choice course of.
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