Research Assistant Anthropology
Updated: 03 Dec 2024
Are you a researcher with an interest in ecological issues, decoloniality and multi-modal methods? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and international work environment? Do you have strong organizational skills, are proactive and able to work independently? Do you have experience building websites and working in different media (photography, film, podcasting)?
Join Us!
We are looking for a part-time research assistant to support research activities related to climate change and green transitions in southern Africa.
In this position within the Department of Anthropology you will work with Professor Eileen Moyer and Dr Linda Musariri to support their research activities on climate change and green transitions in the energy and agricultural sectors. You will build up institutional memory and will be able to proactively address things that need to be done or developed, taking responsibility for the tasks that are entrusted to you. As the position is new, you will have the chance to think along in shaping your tasks. You will work at the intersection of administrative, organizational and academic work.
What are you going to do
Your tasks will entail:
- Providing general assistance (research and administrative)
- Literature reviews and assistance with manuscript development (with possibilities for co-authoring)
- Building and updating project and researcher websites, including collecting and editing content
- Assist in planning meetings and workshops, including:
- curating, helping decide on format
- communication with participants and practical support (hotels, travel, handing in receipts, etc.)
- Coordinating social media activities.
What do you have to offer
The right candidate demonstrates a strong academic foundation through a Master’s degree or equivalent research-related experience and is skilled in managing organizational and research-related tasks effectively. Is proficient in utilizing Microsoft 365 tools to enhance productivity and capable of building and maintaining websites with technical competence. Is experienced in creating and editing podcasts and short films to communicate ideas creatively, while exhibiting exceptional organizational and communication skills to ensure clarity and efficiency. Maintains a proactive and professional approach to work responsibilities, excelling at prioritizing tasks, multitasking, and adapting through improvisation when necessary. Works effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team setting, displaying excellent proficiency in spoken and written English to ensure clear communication.
Knowledge of Dutch and/or Afrikaans would be considered a plus.
What else do we offer you
The position concerns temporary employment of 15 hours per week. The starting date will be as soon as possible, no later than 1 January 2025. Employment is for one year.
The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.
In this department, you will work
This position is based at the Department of Anthropology within the Moving Matters Program Group. Moving Matters stimulates staff members to develop research that push the boundaries of social science. They provide a an inspiring intellectual environment that emphasizes methodological innovation, interdisciplinarity and international collaboration. The research group, the department and the institute include a range of researchers interested in environmental concerns, sustainability and just transitions.
If this vacancy speaks to you, but you are uncertain whether you meet all requirements, please do get in touch with us or apply. In light of our department’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive working environment, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who come from groups historically disenfranchised by and underrepresented in Dutch academia.
If this job profile resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application by 9 December 2024 at the latest. You may apply online by using the red button. Please upload the following materials combined into a single PDF document with your name and the vacancy number:
- a letter of motivation, detailing next to your academic background, in particular your experiences in organizational and communicative work;
- your curriculum vitae.
Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered. Please do not send any applications by email. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a job interview in December.
If you have any questions or do you require additional information, please contact:
- Eileen Moyer, department chair
- Cristina Garofalo, department manager
E: c.garofalo@uva.nl,
T: +31 6 5540 9427
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15 hours per week
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