- conduct fieldwork in one of the three triangular cases (Ghana-Suriname-Netherlands; Angola-Brazil-Portugal and; Namibia-Brazil-Germany) for a total of up to 9 months.
- write and submit a PhD thesis assessed against the WUR rubrics for PhD thesis.
- actively participate in the meetings and proceedings of the project (such as reading groups, feedback sessions, workshops, conferences, etc.) and the wider activities of the Cultural Geography Chair Group as well as those of the Centre for Space, Place and Society (CSPS) such as Het emailadres op academictransfer.com bekijken.
- present and share your research results in (international) conferences.
- help with setting up a project database in collaboration with your team members.
- help to (co)-organize academic events related to the project, such as workshops, seminars, international conferences and other public events.
- assist with teaching on appropriate courses through guest lectures based on your research project/expertise.
Requirements
This project draws on different disciplines from the social sciences and humanities, including cultural geography, tourism studies, anthropology, cultural studies, heritage studies, memory studies, cultural sociology, media studies, museum studies and other related disciplines. PhD candidates are not expected to be experts in all disciplines upfront but should possess broad curiosity, ability to navigate multiple fields, and enthusiasm for cross-disciplinary learning and development. We are looking for motivated, collaborative, and flexible team members who are also able to work independently and contribute to the broader team project. Specifically, you also possess:- a MA/MSc degree in social sciences or humanities, preferably a research master in geography, tourism studies, anthropology, cultural studies, heritage studies, memory studies, cultural sociology, media studies, museum studies and/or other related disciplines; (Candidates currently finalizing their Masters are also eligible to apply. The eligibility of the awarded masters is assessed independently by NUFFIC);
- demonstrable relevant fieldwork research experience in the broad topic area, ideally in one of the locations (Ghana, Angola, Namibia, Suriname, Brazil, Netherlands, Portugal and Germany);
- background in and experience with innovative qualitative research methods in the social sciences and humanities;
- a very strong and well-developed analytical and writing skills with a clear and persuasive style of writing;
- excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (C1 level);
- good knowledge of one of the languages necessary to conduct the case study, such as Dutch, Portuguese and German;
- the ability to finish the proposed PhD research within the allotted time of four years.
The research is embedded within the Cultural Geography Chair Group chaired by Prof. Edward. Huijbens , and part of the Centre for Space, Place and Society . You will be a member of the FRICTIONS team, which is led by Dr. Emmanuel Akwasi Adu-Ampong , the PI of this project who will also be your daily supervisor throughout the project.
Contract terms
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:- partially paid parental leave;
- working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
- the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
- there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
- a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
- excellent pension scheme.
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. We can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example helping your partner to find a job, housing, or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
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