Call for Applications! for PhD position: Legal battles and polarization in pesticide regulation!
Your duties and responsibilities include:
- Carry out innovative, societally relevant research on polarization and pesticides regulation
- Participate in relevant conferences, be an active member of research groups
- Disseminate research among relevant societal groups and stakeholders
- Assist in teaching and management tasks (max 20% of your contract)
You will work here
Because of the interdisciplinary character of the project, the PhD will be jointly embedded within the Law Group and the Strategic Communication Group. You will be co-supervised by Edwin Alblas, assistant professor in environmental law, and Emma Turkenburg, assistant professor in political communication. You will have access to a vibrant interdisciplinary research community and opportunities for professional development through workshops, conferences, and collaborations.
We offer you
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.
In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will receive a fully funded PhD position and you will be offered a course program tailored to your needs and the research team.
Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the project. (max 2 pages).
- A CV, including relevant research experiences. The CV should include contact details for two relevant references (max 4 pages).
- A sample of written work (e.g., a chapter from a thesis, an essay, or research paper) (max 10 pages).
This vacancy will be listed up to and including 14 October 2024. We hope to schedule the first job interviews early November.
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