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South HollandHybrid31 hours/week<3months
This research project examines the dynamics, pathways, and governance of e-mobility transitions in Africa. The project explores social-technical challenges of e-mobility transition in Africa and how affected actors can navigate these challenges. The position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career researcher interested in sustainability transitions and green industrialization.
What they ask
- An MSc degree (or equivalent) in Sustainability Studies, Transport Studies, Economics, Innovation Studies, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability transitions and transition theories, including familiarity with frameworks such as the Multi-Level Perspective (MLP), Technological Innovation Systems (TIS), or Strategic Niche Management (SNM).
- Demonstrated experience in comparative case study research and qualitative research methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience conducting research in African contexts.
- Interest in theory building, conceptual development, and interdisciplinary research.
- Excellent academic writing and communication skills in English.
- Familiarity with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA).
- Knowledge of mixed-methods research approaches.
- Ability to work independently.
What you do
- Conduct systematic and targeted literature reviews on sustainable mobility, transport transitions, and related fields.
- Support the design and implementation of comparative case studies across African countries and regions.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of conceptual and theoretical frameworks related to mobility transition in Africa.
- Assist in data collection, qualitative analysis, and synthesis of research findings.
- Participate in stakeholder mapping and engagement activities.
- Contribute to the preparation of academic publications, policy briefs, reports, and conference presentations.
Practical
- Salary based on Scale 10 of the CAO for Dutch Universities.
- 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
- Excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
- The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
- Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
- Flexible working week.
- Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours), with the option to sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
- Plenty of opportunities for education, training, and courses.
- Partially paid parental leave.
- Attention for working healthy and energetically with a vitality program.
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