Krist Vaesen
6 months ago
This position has expired. You can find similar positions from the section below or browse our positions listing pages.
Postdoc in Meta-science and Open Science Policy at Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven University of Technology in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Full-time employment for 2 years. Salary according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10, min. €4,241 and max. €5,538 per month. Includes a year-end bonus of 8.3%, annual vacation pay of 8%, partially paid parental leave, commuting/work-from-home/internet allowances, and support for international candidates including the 30% facility and moving expenses compensation.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Netherlands
University
Eindhoven University of Technology
Suggested positions
Keywords
About this position
Postdoctoral opening in meta-science and Open Science policy at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), within the Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences. The project focuses on how institutional policies shape researchers’ behavior, especially the effectiveness of data and code sharing policies in research-performing organizations.
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team working across policy analysis, behavioral research, and stakeholder co-creation. The role includes mapping existing institutional policies, studying researchers’ attitudes and actual sharing practices, identifying policy features linked to greater adoption, and helping develop evidence-based policy frameworks for institutions.
Required background: a PhD in meta-science, science of science, STS, psychology, sociology, research methodology/statistics, philosophy of science, information science, or a related field. The post also asks for methodological expertise in one or more of policy analysis, survey research, quantitative analysis, scientometrics, and stakeholder co-creation, plus advanced R and Python skills, strong academic outputs, project management ability, and excellent English.
Funding and conditions: full-time appointment for 2 years with salary in Dutch university scale 10 (€4,241–€5,538 per month), plus year-end bonus, vacation pay, and several employment benefits. International candidates may also benefit from immigration support, the 30% tax facility, and moving expense compensation.
Application deadline: 15 May 2026. Apply online via the TU/e vacancy page; submit a cover letter, CV with publications and three references, and up to five best publications. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Funding details
Full-time employment for 2 years. Salary according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10, min. €4,241 and max. €5,538 per month. Includes a year-end bonus of 8.3%, annual vacation pay of 8%, partially paid parental leave, commuting/work-from-home/internet allowances, and support for international candidates including the 30% facility and moving expenses compensation.
What's required
PhD in meta-science, science of science, science and technology studies (STS), psychology, sociology, research methodology/statistics, philosophy of science, information science, or a related discipline. Methodological expertise in at least one, preferably several, of policy analysis, survey research, quantitative analysis, scientometrics, and stakeholder co-creation. Advanced proficiency in R and Python for statistical and corpus analysis. Demonstrable high-quality academic research outputs, ability to coach Master's students, strong project management skills, excellent written and verbal English, and good communication and leadership skills.
Make your next move.
Prepare your application
Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.
Professors
Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Educational Psychology
Epistemology
Research Method
Academic Purposes
Open Science
Make your next move.
Prepare your application
Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.