Researcher (Knowledge Center for the Governance of Urban Transitions)

In short:

Department: Governance of Urban Transitions (GUTs) Knowledge Center
Location: Main Campus
Education level: Ph.D.
Number of hours per week: 32–40
Salary range: min. €5,122.09 – max. €6,698.86 based on full-time employment

What will you be doing?

Over the coming years, our knowledge center will be focusing on the theme of “Living Together Justly.” We will place a specific emphasis on social and democratic participation, while also exploring new forms of collaboration enabled by technology. We aim to establish multi-year partnerships in several neighborhoods across the region, including The Hague Southwest, Delft West, and Zoetermeer. This work will be carried out in collaboration with partners in education and the field.

As a Senior Researcher, you will be versatile across our main research themes. You will conduct independent, practice-oriented research or take on the role of project leader within a larger research team. You will initiate plans for grant applications and contract acquisition (second and third-party funding) and know how to engage relevant internal and external partners in these efforts. You will also be regularly involved in educational activities. You will help strengthen ties with the academic community and play an active role in mentoring students (for example, in projects, internships, and thesis projects).

We work closely with partners from the city, the education sector, and other knowledge institutions. Our research projects are practice-oriented, and we experiment with innovative research methods, such as research through design and the use of urban labs and learning networks. As a Senior Researcher, depending on your expertise and skills, you will work on projects that transcend the boundaries of our five research groups. You will foster collaboration with external partners and help build networks.

About your workplace

The Governance of Urban Transitions (GUTs) Knowledge Center contributes to an inclusive city by conducting research into the challenges that urban change poses for inclusion and governance. You will develop and investigate new forms of (online) collaboration among urban stakeholders to address these challenges. GUTs consists of five research groups: Metropolitan Development, Civic Technology, Public Governance, Youth Services in Transition, and Urban Aging.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

For this position, we are seeking a Senior Researcher who is versatile across our main research themes and capable of taking on a project leadership role. In addition, you must be able to collaborate across research groups, be versatile in educational activities, and have experience securing second- and third-party funding projects. The following qualifications are also important:

• You have earned your doctorate.
• You have a wide range of responsibilities across our main areas of focus.
• You have a background in social issues and new forms of collaboration in an urban context, with an affinity for technological innovation.
• You have extensive, demonstrable experience as a researcher and instructor, enabling you to bridge the gap between research and teaching.
• Experience in securing second- and third-party funding projects.
• You have experience working at the intersection of science and policy, preferably within networks of policymakers, stakeholders, and scientists.
• You have a network in the city that you can effectively leverage (knowledge partners, municipal and urban partners, preferably in The Hague Southwest, Delft West, and Zoetermeer).
• Excellent command of the Dutch language. 

What can you expect from us?

A great position at a rapidly growing knowledge center (Governance of Urban Transitions). You will enjoy a high degree of independence, partly due to the way you collaborate with many different parties. You won’t be working alone; you’ll be working closely with the professors at the knowledge center. Your role is unique: you’ll be working at the intersection of research, education, and professional practice, with all the variety and opportunities for growth that this entails.

In addition, we offer you:

• A two-year employment contract for 32–40 hours per week (0.8–1.0 FTE), with the possibility of a permanent position.
• A salary ranging from a minimum of €5,122.09 to a maximum of €6,698.86 (scale 12) per month for a full workweek.
• Terms of employment in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for higher professional education:
• 8% vacation bonus;
• year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• a very generous leave policy of approximately 53 days for full-time employees, including mandatory days off and national holidays;

• A green travel allowance: if you choose to use public transportation, you will receive a personalized NS business class 2nd-class pass, which will be fully reimbursed by The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
• An easily accessible workplace: both by train (we’re right next to Hollands Spoor Station) and by car (ample parking available).
• A large network and dynamic environment, surrounded by young, motivated students and staff.

That's not all. Read more about our full benefits packagehere:

What is it like to work at De Haagse?

When you work at De Haagse, you’re part of one of the most dynamic and open organizations in the City of Peace and Justice. Together with 2,500 colleagues, you help 26,000 students from more than 120 different countries prepare for a promising future in a world that changes every day. We do this by growing and changing alongside that world and the needs of our students. We collaborate closely with colleagues, students, and the professional field. We look ahead, we are critical, and we are at the heart of society.

Diversity, inclusivity, and equality are central to everything we do. We strive to ensure that the composition of our student and staff populations reflects the society in which we operate, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone. We recognize that this requires ongoing attention. We are investing in this ourselves, and we would love for you to help us in this effort.
Read here Learn more about our story and our core values
The Hague University of Applied Sciences as inclusive campus

Would you like to apply?

Instead of a standard cover letter, we ask you to answer the following five questions. Please explain each answer in up to 200 words per question.

1. Describe a project in which you applied a broad perspective to urban issues. How did you integrate different perspectives, and what results did this lead to?
2. How do you ensure that your research findings have an impact on science and society, and how do you leverage your network to achieve that?
3. What experience do you have with securing second- and third-stream funding projects?
4. How do you foster connections between education, research, and societal challenges?
5. What knowledge and (methodological) expertise do you bring to the table that is relevant to our knowledge center?

• You can apply until Sunday, June 30, 2024, exclusively via the application button below, along with your resume and cover letter;
• If candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to an internal candidate;
• Interviews will be held shortly after the application deadline;
• For more information about the job opening, please contact Katja Rusinovic:k.m.rusinovic@hhs.nl;
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Soeline Straatman, Recruitment Consultant, atvacatures@hhs.nl or.

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