Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
- Research Field: Psychological sciences » Psychology; Sociology » Sociology of labour
Offer Description
VU People@Work Research Group at the Department of Management and Organization is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work with Dr. Evgenia Lysova – the Head of the Research Group – on several research projects on meaningful work in connection with the future of work, including its economic (i.e., decent work and work precarity) and technological (i.e., AI and new ways of working) dimensions. These projects examine how meaningful work can be holistically enabled by organizations so that individuals flourish at work, build resilience in the face of the future of work, and contribute to their organizations. They will focus on conducting empirical work, employing primarily qualitative (i.e., interviews, observations) but also quantitative (i.e., surveys, diary study) methods. One of the projects is a case study of a Dutch organization, where the postdoc will collect data and, together with Dr. Evgenia Lysova, deliver seminar(s) and write a report sharing the results of the findings with the case company. Another project is focused on a quantitative diary study, including brief scale development. The projects are expected to result in several empirical and one theoretical paper.
Your duties
The main duties of the Postdoc include engaging in research activities (.80fte) such as synthesizing academic literature, collecting empirical data, analyzing it, writing it up, and presenting the work-in-progress at conferences (e.g., AOM, EGOS). The Postdoc will be expected to design and lead research projects, conduct and analyze data, using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method approaches. The Postdoc will co-author a high-impact academic publication and selected practitioner-oriented outputs and disseminate research findings through academic conferences, stakeholder workshops, and broader outreach activities.
Next to research activities, the postdoc is expected to engage in teaching activities (.20fte) (e.g., thesis supervision, teaching of tutorials at the Bachelor or Master level). The successful candidate will also assist with organizing an international conference that will take place at VU Amsterdam and contribute to a collaborative and supportive atmosphere at the VU People@Work section and department as a whole.
Where to apply
Requirements
Specific Requirements
- Applicants must have completed a PhD in a social science discipline (e.g., organizational behavior, work and organizational psychology, other relevant management fields) prior to the beginning of the postdoc.
- Knowledge of, and interest in, meaning and purpose at work, the future of work, work design, and/or positive organizational scholarship.
- Successful candidates should have expertise in conducting research, using both qualitative (i.e., interviews, observations) and quantitative (i.e., surveys, diary studies) methods of data collection and analysis, excelling in qualitative research, in particular. Also, the candidate needs to possess excellent project management and writing skills.
- Publication record, including publications or advanced-stage manuscripts (revise & resubmit or under review) in well-regarded peer-reviewed journals in organizational behavior, organization, and management studies.
- Familiarity with the academic publication process and the ability to disseminate research to both scholarly and broader audiences.
- High level of autonomy and initiative, with the ability to independently structure and advance research projects.
- Professional, rigorous, and collegial mindset.
- Excellent academic writing and speaking skills in English.
- Excellent command of written and spoken Dutch is a preference, but not a requirement.
Additional Information
Benefits
- a salary of minimum € 3.706,00 (Scale 10) and maximum € 5.760,00 (Scale 10) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Researcher 4. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
- a position for at least 1 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 1 year. Afterwards, the appointment may be extended for an additional 1 year based on satisfactory performance.
- the preferred starting date is October 2026.
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:
- A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- hybrid working enables a good work-life balance
- contribution to commuting expenses
- space for personal development
Additional comments
Are you interested in this position, and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application, including:
- Cover letter, CV (with the list of current publications, papers in review, and working papers),
- Research statement that explains how your work and expertise are relevant to the projects on meaningful work in organizations,
- Up to two publications or manuscripts in progress,
- One academic letter of recommendation.
Submitting a diploma is part of the application process.
Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.
Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.
Website for additional job details: https://www.academictransfer.com/363343/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Country: Netherlands
- City: Amsterdam
- Postal Code: 1081HV
- Street: De Boelelaan 1105
Contact
- City: Amsterdam
- Website: http://www.vu.nl/
- Street: De Boelelaan 1105
- Postal Code: 1081 HV
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