Would you like to contribute to interdisciplinary research on Accelerating the Protein Transition? And are you keen on working with societal stakeholders? SEVEN, the University of Amsterdam's (UvA) new interdisciplinary climate institute, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated researcher with a completed PhD to play a leading role in our 2-year project on accelerating the protein transition, to develop cutting-edge research and helps build partnerships and projects.
Join our team! You will be part of SEVEN, established in 2024 as an interdisciplinary climate institute of the UvA, involving all seven faculties. Accelerating the Protein Transition is one of SEVEN’s four core projects. In this project, SEVEN investigates how (combinations of) interventions can result in the adoption of plant-based alternatives to protein. This will be done in a transdisciplinary approach, and in close cooperation with key stakeholders in the sector, such as (local) governments and policy makers, farmers, producers, retailers, consumers, investors and interest groups.
This is what you will do In your role as (post-doctoral) researcher, you will - Carry out and coordinate interdisciplinary research with other SEVEN researchers on the theme;
- map related projects and initiatives conducted elsewhere to develop SEVEN's unique proposition;
- developing a network of academic and non-academic partners for the purpose of developing grant proposals;
- coordinate and contribute to grant proposals in collaboration with the SEVEN core team and grant support staff;
- contribute to and lead articles to be published in international peer-reviewed journals;
- support in organizing all sorts of events for academia and societal partners;
- present intermediate research results in internal discussions and external workshops and conferences.
You work in close collaboration with the other project leaders Professors Peter van Dam (history), John Grin (public policy & governance) and Jan Willem Bolderdijk (psychology & marketing), and SEVEN Academic Director professor Andre Nollkaemper (international law) You also will become part of the SEVEN core team, which on a daily basis develops SEVEN’s activities. You will benefit from frequent exchanges with three other Post-docs with similar assignments that are embedded within SEVEN.
This is what we ask of you The position is open to researchers who have completed a PhD in one of the disciplines relevant to the mission of SEVEN. In addition, you have:
- a demonstrated interest and publications in a field relevant to the protein transition
- experience in organizing and coordinating research projects
- a demonstrated affinity with interdisciplinary research
- a demonstrated ability to communicate complex findings to an audience with varied disciplinary background
- fluency in spoken English, and excellent writing skills in English;
- willingness and ability to work independently and to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team;
- experience with participatory modelling (GMB) is an advantage for this position.
This is what we offer you - The position is for 0.8 fte. Depending on the disciplinary expertise of the candidate, options can be explored for an additional 0,2 teaching time at one of the UvA Faculties
- The position is offered for 2 years
- The position as (post-doc) researcher will start on 1 September 2025 or if particular reasons justify it, as soon as possible thereafter. Earlier starts may be possible.
- The gross full-time monthly salary will be in accordance with the salary scales for (post-doc) Researchers at Dutch universities, scale 11 (Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) ranging from €4.537 to €6.209 gross per month (full-time equivalent). Secondary benefits at Dutch universities are attractive and include 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year Bonus.
This is where you will be working SEVEN is the climate institute of the University of Amsterdam, bringing together the knowledge of all 7 faculties of the UvA: Economics and Business, the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Amsterdam Law School, and the Faculty of Dentistry. SEVEN deploys UvA-wide knowledge to combat climate change and make vulnerable societies, anywhere in the world, more resilient. Radical and transformative changes are needed to achieve the agreed climate goals. To contribute to this, we always adopt a system perspective and an inter- and transdisciplinary working method, bringing together all the knowledge and expertise available within the UvA.
Are you enthusiastic about this opportunity and fit the profile? Please send us your application in one combined PDF-file containing:
- A letter of motivation
- A curriculum vitae, including relevant publications
Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact Andre Nollkaemper, academic director SEVEN,
p.a.nollkaemper@uva.nl