Senior researcher (associate professor level) Work, employment and/or organizations NIDI

What you will do
You will build and expand a focused research line at NIDI around work, employment and/or organizations, embedded in broader societal and demographic changes (e.g., aging societies, labour market flexibilization, changing work-family dynamics and health). You are expected to play a leading role in the theme group “Demographic change and the labour market” and to actively shape its substantive direction and future research agenda. You will foster collaborations within the institute and between NIDI and other institutes and universities at the national and European level. You are expected to strengthen and innovate the future position of the institute, participating in management, engaging in institute-wide responsibilities, and developing the institute's research agenda. You will participate in national and international academic research networks and publish in international scientific journals. You will be involved in the acquisition of competitive research grants either as a lead applicant or as a co-applicant. Furthermore, you will be involved in co-supervision of PhD students, together with senior staff. At NIDI, everyone engages in knowledge sharing and dissemination.

Whom we are looking for

We are looking for excellent scholars with a PhD degree in demography, sociology, or one of the other social sciences - with expertise in the field of work, employment and organizations. Candidates should have an affinity with population studies or be willing to develop this further in their work. We expect excellent skills in quantitative methods, statistics and programming.

Successful applicants have a competitive international research profile demonstrated by publications in impactful peer-reviewed journals. They have a track record of independent research, grant acquisition and building collaborations and independent research networks.

Experience in successful applying for external research funding is essential, as is earlier experience in the (co-)supervision of PhD students. We expect candidates to be enthusiastic inspiring supervisors, and have good social and communicative skills. Proficiency in English is essential.

What we offer

We offer a versatile position at a top scientific research institute, excellent mentorship, and the opportunity to conduct innovative, socially relevant research. We offer a salary of € 6.512 – € 8.673 (scale 13/14). Furthermore, depending on career stage and performance there is the future perspective of having a professorship with our strategic partner the University of Groningen/UMCG. We offer a permanent employment contract conditional on a successful evaluation after the first year. The employment contract will be for 32 to 38 hours per week. The contract falls under the CAO UNL.

NIDI has excellent secondary labor conditions with a wide range of individually tailormade arrangements. We provide you with IT equipment and a smartphone with a subscription.

About NIDI
The Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) is a leading European demographic research institute. NIDI is part of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and affiliated with the University of Groningen. It is located in the center of The Hague providing a unique and stimulating research environment in the broad field of population studies. Currently the staff of the institute consists of about 80 employees of different levels of seniority. The working environment is highly international and NIDI provides ample opportunities for training and development.

For additional information you may contact prof.dr. H.A.G. de Valk (email valk@nidi.nl) or prof.dr. C.J.I.M. Henkens (email henkens@nidi.nl).