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Postdoc in Dynamics of Poverty and Income at Erasmus University Rotterdam Erasmus University Rotterdam in Netherlands

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Postdoc employment for 0.8–1.0 FTE with a salary of €4,925–€6,682 gross per month at full-time (38 hours), scale 11 under the Dutch university collective agreement. The contract is for 1 year and may be extended for another year if suitable and conditions remain unchanged. Additional benefits include holiday allowance, year-end bonus, pension contributions, travel/work-from-home/internet allowances, and other university employment benefits.

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Netherlands

University

Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Keywords

Sociology
Geography
Public Administration
Quantitative Analysis
Social Mobility
Economics
Labor Market
City Development

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About this position

Postdoc position at Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Department of Public Administration and Sociology (DPAS), within the Policy, Politics and Society (PPS) team at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB).

The project focuses on sociology, social mobility, poverty, income dynamics, labor market trajectories, and urban development. The postdoc will work on two linked research projects: one on the dynamics of working poverty and another on the dynamics of social climbers in Rotterdam-Zuid. The work combines qualitative research and quantitative analysis, including possible use of CBS microdata.

Applicants should have a completed or nearly completed PhD in a relevant social science, strong empirical research experience, solid interview and qualitative analysis skills, and the ability to interpret quantitative results and connect them with qualitative findings. Dutch and English at C1 level are required, and Dutch proficiency sufficient for independent interviewing is necessary.

The position is a postdoc opening, 0.8–1.0 FTE, with a salary of €4,925–€6,682 gross per month (scale 11, full-time). The contract is for 1 year with possible extension for another year. The workplace is Campus Woudestein, Rotterdam.

Deadline: 15 September 2026. Apply through AcademicTransfer. For content questions, contact prof.dr. Menno Fenger at [email protected].

Funding details

Postdoc employment for 0.8–1.0 FTE with a salary of €4,925–€6,682 gross per month at full-time (38 hours), scale 11 under the Dutch university collective agreement. The contract is for 1 year and may be extended for another year if suitable and conditions remain unchanged. Additional benefits include holiday allowance, year-end bonus, pension contributions, travel/work-from-home/internet allowances, and other university employment benefits.

What's required

Applicants should have an completed or nearly completed PhD in public administration, sociology, social geography, economics, or a related social science. Required are demonstrated experience with empirical social science research, strong qualitative methods skills such as interviews and qualitative data analysis, knowledge of quantitative methods to conduct analyses and interpret specialist results, and the ability to connect theory and methods. Strong academic writing skills, ambition to publish internationally, good communication skills, and interest in collaboration with policymakers and societal organizations are expected. Dutch and English at C1 level are required; sufficient Dutch for conducting interviews independently is necessary. Experience with CBS microdata analysis is a plus.

How to apply

Apply via the AcademicTransfer vacancy page. Use the 'Solliciteer nu' application button and submit your application before the deadline. For questions about the position, contact prof.dr. Menno Fenger by email or phone.

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