Postdoctoral researcher, management education

Introduction

Are your research interests at the intersection of technology, management and pedagogy? We are recruiting for the position of a postdoctoral researcher of management education at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM). You will work within the Innovation Management Section in the Department of Technology and Operations Management. Our current research focus areas include talent development; educational technology; sustainable innovation in (higher) education; and the role of curriculum design for effective higher education-employer collaboration.

Are you the outstanding applicant with experience with managing educational research projects (Erasmus+, Horizon, etc.), solid research methods skills (both quantitative and qualitative), and an interest in supporting research proposal writing? Then this role is for you!

We are confident that the outcomes of our research will lead to:

• identification of evidence-based and sustainable innovation trends;
• enhancement of access to education and training for people who belong in vulnerable groups;
• high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals & international conferences.

Job description

In this role as a postdoctoral researcher, you will:

• support the principal investigator in the management of Erasmus+ projects related to these areas of knowledge;
• lead work packages in collaboration with international partners;
• collaborate on the publication of the research results in high profile peer-reviewed journals;
• collaborate in grant applications for national and international calls.

Job requirements

Successful candidates must have a relevant PhD degree, with a background in (management) education, research methods or other related fields.

You can also apply if you have a publication record in these areas.

For this role, we are particularly looking for applicants with at least two years of experience in management of EU-funded projects (Erasmus+, Horizon, etc.) and proposal writing. Experience in sustainable evidence-informed teaching innovation, data collection and analysis methods, including the application of multivariate analysis, is highly appreciated.

Employment conditions and benefits

We offer you an internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with excellent working conditions, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU).

The start date of this position is in April/May 2025 and you will be based at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM). This position is 0.8 fte - 1.0 fte. The salary is dependent on your experience and knowledge and ranges from a minimum of € 3,378 to a maximum of € 5,331 gross per month at Scale 10 on a full-time basis (38 hours per week), in accordance with the CAO-NU. The contract is offered for a period of 1 year and can be extended up to 4 years if suitability is proven and if financial and/or organizational circumstances remain the same.

Everything else we offer you, you can find below!

-        Everything you need for a good work-life balance: the option to work from home in consultation with your manager, 41 days of paid leave with a 40 hour contract, 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a significant discount on a subscription for our on-campus sports centre.

-        Sustainable, inclusive and diverse work environment with an open culture, where you can be yourself and we pay attention to each other and to the world around us. Make the most of our bicycle budget, or join networks such as Young@EUR, FAME or QuEUR.

-        Time and space for your development in the broadest sense: development days and a personal career budget and free access to our university library.

-        Good pension with ABP to which EUR contributes two-thirds, discounts on various collective insurances with Zilveren Kruis, Achmea, Loyalis, and Allianz, and compensation for travel, working from home, and home internet use.

-        Are you currently combining your job with parenthood, or do you want to do so in the future? EUR offers partially paid parental leave and fully paid additional birth leave for partners, and our campus features a daycare (daycare not paid for by EUR).

-        Moving to the Netherlands for your job with EUR? Then you may be eligible for the 30% ruling if you meet the requirements of the Belastingdienst (Dutch tax agency), and our Dual Career Programme can help your partner find the right job.

Employer

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in its education and research, as expressed in our mission ‘Creating positive societal impact’. EUR is home to 4,100 academics and professionals and almost 33,000 students from more than 140 countries. Everything we do, we do under the credo The Erasmian Way – Making Minds Matter. We’re global citizens, connecting, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and socially involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and create EUR’s distinctive and recognizable profile. From these values, with a broad perspective and with an eye for diversity, different backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve societal challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of our research and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. www.eur.nl.

Faculty / Institute / Central service

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s top-ranked business schools. RSM provides ground-breaking research and education furthering excellence in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam – a vital nexus of business, logistics and trade. RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who can become a force for positive change by carrying their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. Our first-class range of bachelor, master, MBA, PhD and executive programmes encourage them to become critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinkers and doers.
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RSM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, and nationalities.

Department

The Department of Technology and Operations Management (TOM) combines scientific ambition and rigour with practical relevance. The focus of our research and education is to understand and improve the design, manufacturing, and distribution of products and services in a digitizing world. Our engaged scholars develop scientific knowledge and prepare students, academics, and business people to be critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinkers and practitioners. 

Applying

.We look forward to receiving your application before 21 March 2025. Please upload:

- your CV
- cover letter
- a research statement (maximum 500 words).

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr Dimitrios Vlachopoulos via vlachopoulos@rsm.nl.