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The Institute for Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) at the University of Leiden is looking for two PhD candidates for the Climate Citizenship project (4 years, full-time). We welcome applications from two PhD students for the research project “Climate Citizenship”: the project is funded by the European Research Council Starting Grant (ERC-StG). The project “Climate Citizenship” explores how new forms of natural infrastructure can adapt the environment to climate change and thus reshape relationships between people and between people and nations. Examples include green roofs and vertical gardens, urban parks, flood plains, and more ambitious efforts to transform landscapes. The program views these infrastructures as social, political, and environmental experiments. As a PhD student, you will conduct ethnographic research on these issues in the Louisiana Delta (USA) or the Tokyo Bay Area (Japan). You will use an ‘ecological’ research design that combines ethnographic and ecological science methods to track how new forms of climate adaptation are changing environments and societies. Your main supervisor will be Dr. Andrew Littlejohn, Principal Investigator of the project. The project is hosted by the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology at Leiden University. You will carry out independent ethnographic research in the Louisiana Delta (USA) or in the Tokyo Bay Area (Japan) within the framework of the program: you will carry out ethnographic research in one of the two research sites using an “ecological” protocol developed with the postdocs, requiring a minimum of 10 months of fieldwork; submit your doctoral dissertation and publish You will submit your doctoral dissertation, publish at least one peer-reviewed journal article, and produce an audiovisual media work; co-produce a podcast series to inform the public about the results of the project; participate in meetings and activities of the project (e.g., reading groups, seminars, workshops) as well as broader activities of the Institute for the Anthropology of Culture and Sociology of Development (IACSD), including IACSD’s and the Institute’s training requirements; and co-organize and participate in scholarly and public events such as international conferences and conferences organized by the project. organized international conferences. You will be part of a team consisting of two PhD students, a postdoctoral researcher and the Principal Investigator. The whole team will live in the Netherlands and work in Leiden for the duration of the project (except during fieldwork). Workplace The Academy of Social and Behavioral Sciences consists of five institutes: The Academy of Social and Behavioral Sciences consists of five institutes: the Center for Science and Technology Studies, Cultural Anthropology and Developmental Sociology, Education and Child Studies, Political Science, and Psychology. The Academy has approximately 7,000 students and 1,000 faculty members. The Institutes not only provide education, but also conduct groundbreaking research that advances our understanding of human behavior and social structure. The uniqueness of our colleges lies in the diversity of research topics, the variety of teaching styles, and the organization of professional support; this provides you with the opportunity to explore and develop your own interests and expertise. Visit our website for details: Welcome to the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Leiden University. Leiden University Institute for Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) The Institute for Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) at Leiden University specializes in the study of “Global Vulnerability and Social Resilience”. The institute has three main themes: diversity, sustainability and digitalization. The Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology is committed to making an impact on the real world, not only by studying change, but also by working with communities to promote positive change through education and research. We utilize a unique methodology that blends qualitative, quantitative, audiovisual, and digital methods based on ethnographic fieldwork. Our unique blend of interdisciplinary interests, comparative regional studies, and social science research methods emphasizes our role in the extensive collaborative network of Leiden University. In our research and education, we participate in a wide range of interdisciplinary and international networks.
offer requirements
(Research) Master’s degree in cultural anthropology or other relevant social science; excellent research skills, as demonstrated by an excellent master’s thesis or research paper; enthusiasm, passion and commitment to long-term fieldwork in the United States or Japan; ability to speak, read, and write Japanese, e.g., by passing a Japanese language proficiency test, is required for research in Japan; excellent English language skills (speaking and writing ); an independent work ethic and the ability to work in a team. Some interest and/or experience in ecological and acoustic research methods and results is preferred but not required.
offer benefits/salary
Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Our organization is always evolving, and we need your ideas for improvement and innovation to push us even further. We want to focus on your personal development. You can look forward to an enjoyable career in socially relevant fields of education and research. The University offers a challenging and cosmopolitan working environment, just a few steps away from the lively city center of Leiden or the bustling city center of The Hague. We also want to focus on your health and vitality together with you, for example through the fun activities we organize through the Healthy University. We also offer PhD students a temporary employment contract (38 hours per week) for an initial period of 1 year, which can be extended for up to 3 years after a positive assessment. The contract falls under the Dutch Universities Collective Labor Agreement (CLA); gross monthly salary of a minimum of €2,901 and a maximum of €3,707 (P scale) based on full-time work (38 hours); increments according to the Collective Labor Agreement. Holiday allowance (8%), year-end bonus (8.3%) and an attractive pension scheme at ABP; flexible working hours: you are entitled to a minimum of 29 days’ vacation based on a full-time working week of 38 hours; the possibility of mixing your work within the Netherlands, if your job allows it; family work allowances (per diem and network allowance) and attention to a good workplace. The University will also provide you with a laptop and a cell phone (if applicable to the position).