Vacancy: Pre- or Post-doctoral Researcher for NWO-funded Project “Digital Skills and Labour Market Integration of Female Refugees in the Netherlands”

September 5, 2024 · by · in Job vacancies, PhD Positions

The University of Nijmegen is currently seeking a part-time pre- or post-doctoral researcher for an NWO-funded project titled “Digital Skills and Labour Market Integration of Female Refugees in the Netherlands.”

 General information:

  • The contract offered is a part-time position (approx. 0.5 FTE) for one 1 year (slightly different arrangement can be negotiable).
  • The position is open to pre-doctoral researchers (graduated master students) or more senior ones (doctoral or post-doctoral researchers).
  • Residing in or frequently commuting to Nijmegen is not required, but the fieldwork will take place within the Netherlands.

Starting date: 1st of November

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting qualitative interviews with female refugees.
  • Analysing existing policies and measures related to digitalization and the labour market integration of refugees.
  • Producing a comprehensive report and a policy brief.
  • Contributing to academic publications

Required qualifications:

–        Curiosity for and ideally experience in researching migrant integration

–        Expertise in, or prior experience with, qualitative research methods

–        Completed MA degree (PhD degree is an asset but not necessary)

–        Fluency in both English and Dutch. Knowledge of other languages (e.g. Arabic) is an asset.

–        Demonstrated ability to work independently, but also interest to work in a team

–        Residing in or frequently commuting to Nijmegen is not required, but the fieldwork will take place within the Netherlands.

Supervisor: Dr. Giacomo Solano, Assistant Professor in Migrant Inclusion, Radboud University

For further information, please contact Giacomo Solano at: giacomo.solano@ru.nl

Digital skills and labour market integration of female refugees in the Netherlands

This project proposal addresses the link between level of digital skills and labour market integration of female refugees in the Netherlands. Given increased digitalisation of society, this research investigates the impact of digital skills (or the lack thereof) on female refugees’ access to the labour market. To do so, an innovative methodology is employed that combines policy analysis, qualitative interviews, focus groups and participatory activities with female refugees as well as co-creation activities to foster cooperation between different actors.