3 PhD Positions, Utrecht University, Netherlands (2019)

The 3 PhD candidates will be embedded in Dr. Mara Yerkes’ European Research Council (ERC)-Consolidator project CAPABLE, which investigates the role of national and local policies across Europe in shaping men and women’s real opportunities for work-life balance.

Job description
Three PhD positions are available. Each PhD candidate will carry out an in-depth, mixed-methods case study in two cities in a single country. Candidates are asked to apply for a specific case study: 1) the UK (London/Leeds); 2) Slovenia (Ljubljana/Maribor); or 3) Spain (Barcelona/Pamplona). Note that while the PhD candidates will be located in the Netherlands, periods of fieldwork to the country under study are planned and travel is required.

Requirements
We are looking for candidates who:
- hold a MA/MSc degree in the Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration or a related discipline (or are expected to obtain such a degree by 31 July 2019);
- have an excellent scholastic track record and an obvious curiosity and enthusiasm for academic research;
- are proficient in either quantitative or qualitative research methods (proficiency in both is an asset);
- are capable of conducting original research independently as well as working in a team;
- have appropriate planning skills, the ability to organize one’s own work and related activities, and the ability to meet deadlines;
- are strong conceptual thinkers;
- are highly proficient in English (C2 level). Knowledge of other languages (particularly Slovenian or Spanish) is an asset.

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3 PhD Positions, Utrecht University, Netherlands (2019)