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University of Groningen

Postdoctoral Researcher in Socio-Cultural Aspects of Rural-Urban Interactions University of Groningen in Netherlands

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

Temporary postdoctoral appointment at 0.7 FTE for 35 months or 0.8 FTE for 31 months. Salary is €4,051 to €4,763 gross per month for full-time employment, plus 8.3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance. The post is offered under the Dutch universities collective labor agreement.

Deadline

Sep 27, 2026

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Netherlands

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University of Groningen

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Keywords

Anthropology
Sociology
Geography
Cultural Geography
Human Geography
Life Course
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About this position

Postdoctoral Researcher position at the University of Groningen, Faculty of Spatial Sciences, in the project Fertile Soils for future generations: integrated spatial strategies and effective governance for coherent rural-urban regions. The postdoc will work in WP4 on the socio-cultural aspects of rural-urban interactions, with a focus on how people experience rural and urban relations in daily life, how they imagine future interactions, and how these shape sense of place and regional identity.

The research is interdisciplinary and involves Dutch universities, universities of applied sciences, and societal partners. The role includes survey research, interviews, focus group discussions, integration of findings across work packages, academic and popular publications, PhD supervision, contact with the Hogeland-Groningen region, and occasional teaching.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field such as human geography, rural studies, or sociology (completed or near completion). Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are required, along with publication experience in peer-reviewed journals. Fluency in both English and Dutch is required.

Appointment: 0.7 FTE for 35 months or 0.8 FTE for 31 months. Salary: €4,051–€4,763 gross per month (full-time equivalent), plus holiday allowance and end-of-year bonus. Deadline: 27 September 2026, 23:59 Dutch local time. Interviews are planned for 7 October 2026.

Funding details

Temporary postdoctoral appointment at 0.7 FTE for 35 months or 0.8 FTE for 31 months. Salary is €4,051 to €4,763 gross per month for full-time employment, plus 8.3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance. The post is offered under the Dutch universities collective labor agreement.

What's required

Applicants must have a PhD degree in a field relevant to the project, such as human geography, rural studies, or sociology, completed or expected soon. Required are strong conceptual thinking skills, a proactive and independent work attitude, experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, publications in international peer-reviewed journals, ability to present analyses to scientific and policy audiences, and comfort building a professional network with regional and national policy makers. Fluency in English and Dutch is required.

How to apply

Apply online via the vacancy page and upload a CV and cover letter. Do not use the contact email addresses for applications. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 7 October 2026.

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