Vacancies Erasmus UPT
Erasmus UPT is an internationally recognised center of expertise affiliated with Erasmus University that conducts leading research in the field of economics and management of ports, airports, transport, cities, and mobility. Erasmus UPT is also active in education, both academically and professionally for companies and governments. Erasmus UPT is at the center of current events, provides relevant high-quality knowledge and has a strong network for and with which it works, both nationally and internationally. Erasmus UPT sees its activities growing and is looking for reinforcements. We are looking for passionate junior and senior researchers who like to stand in between the academic environment and practice and who can help that practice to a higher level with targeted research and advice. The working area includes port economy and management, (maritime) transport and logistics, urban mobility and logistics, behavioral change, aviation, urban amenities and retail, regional economics, labor markets and tourism, where challenging issues lie in the field of energy transition, digitization, social inclusion, but for example recovery after the corona crisis.
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Erasmus UPT is an Erasmus University Rotterdam-affiliated, internationally recognised centre of expertise conducting leading research and education in the economics and management of ports, airports, transport, cities, and mobility. Erasmus UPT's mission is to help decision-makers make better decisions. It does so by conducting research and providing policy advice. Erasmus UPT is also active in education, both academic and professional for companies and governments.
We are looking for a driven junior researcher ports and maritime transport who likes the idea of having one foot in the academic environment and one foot in practice, and to help that practice reach a higher level with targeted research and advice.
This is what you will do
At Erasmus UPT, as a junior researcher you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of science and practice. Together with a team, you will conduct research and give advice in the field of ports and maritime transport. Depending on the type of research, your tasks may vary. Sometimes you work on large-scale studies where you perform complex analyses on large data sets. At other times, you will conduct interviews with stakeholders to identify their interests. As a junior researcher, you get the opportunity to experience all facets of the research field and you can decide which direction you want to take later on.
Who you are
As a junior researcher, you are at the beginning of your career and have the necessary skills to grow successfully. You have:
- A (nearly) completed university education
- A clear interest in and affinity with research
- Demonstrable affinity with the fields of ports and maritime transport
- Demonstrable research skills
- Experience in data analysis and processing information with relevant software
- Good communication skills and the ability to function well in a team
What you can expect from us
The position is full-time, but alternative working arrangements are negotiable.
- A gross salary in scale 10 of the CAO for Universities
- 25 holidays and 19 ADV days
- A pension with the ABP pension fund
- A fine balance between working from home & office days. Our guideline is to work at least three days at the office (for a full-time position)
- A laptop
We offer an inspiring and people-oriented environment where individual excellence is encouraged. There is plenty of room for individual interpretation and development of the position, but there is also an open and collaborative culture.
Apply now
Apply now for this vacancy; send your Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter to Nancy From (nancy.from@ese.eur.nl). This vacancy closes on 21 July 2024. For questions about the position or procedure, you can also contact Martijn Streng (streng@ese.eur.nl or 06-48834587).
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
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Job description
A junior researcher has specific interest in one of our domains, for an overview of our research themes visit our research page.
As a junior you are at the beginning of your career and you bring the necessary competencies to develop this career successfully. You are/have:
- Graduated WO (minimum MSc)
- Clear interest and affinity with research
- Broad interest in economic social issues
- Demonstrable research competences (at least a successfully completed thesis process)
- Independence in work and intrinsic motivation to deliver good results
- Experience in data analysis, information processing using relevant software
- Good communication skills, team oriented
- Knowledge of - and/or willingness to learn Dutch is an advantage
What do we offer?
We offer an inspiring people-oriented environment, where individual excellence is stimulated, there is plenty of room for self-fulfillment and further development of the position and where an open and collaborative culture is paramount. The salary is in accordance with the weight of the position. Functions are for 1FTE where alternatives are negotiable.
Apply now
Applications can be sent to: Nancy From (nancy.from@ese.eur.nl), including a resume (curriculum vitae) and a cover letter.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Job profile
A senior researcher has a built-up network in the relevant domains, for an overview of our research themes visit our research page.
As a senior you actively contribute to the further development of Erasmus UPT and you develop into a leading person within one of UPT's research domains. You have proven research experience, you are able to design a line of research yourself and generate the work for it. You have/are:
- 3-5 years or more experience in research/consultancy
- Team-oriented, at the same time independent in developing research domain
- Leadership capacities (in project team or research group)
- Proven acquisition capabilities
- Graduated WO (minimum MSc)
- Affinity with an academic research environment
- Knowledge of - and/or willingness to learn Dutch is an advantage
What do we offer?
We offer an inspiring people-oriented environment, where individual excellence is stimulated, there is plenty of room for self-fulfillment and further development of the position and where an open and collaborative culture is paramount. The salary is in accordance with the weight of the position. Functions are for 1FTE where alternatives are negotiable.
Apply now
Applications can be sent to: Nancy From (nancy.from@ese.eur.nl), including a resume (curriculum vitae) and a cover letter.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.