Field Researcher — WASH & Behavioral Studies (6 months)

Academic Positions; Belgien; Vor Ort; EUR 33.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Holiday leave

Bicycle allowance

Eco vouchers

Zusammenfassung

Ghent University is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) to join a 6-month project in Ethiopia examining the usability and use of school toilets. You will assess conditions, conduct behavioural surveys, and contribute to reporting findings for international journals.

The position requires a Masters degree in a relevant field, strong English skills, and willingness to conduct fieldwork in low- and middle-income settings, with a contract starting 1/02/2027.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with observational research and field data collection.
• Development and deployment of behavioural questionnaires.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Assess current condition, functionality, and use of school toilets in and around Jimma Town through systematic observations.
• Investigate how facilities are used by school communities through behavioural surveys and interviews.
• Analyse and report research findings.
• Write one to two scientific manuscripts for publication in international peer-reviewed journals.

Kenntnisse

Observation methods

Behavioural surveys

Interviews

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Masters degree

Jobbeschreibung

Ghent University is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) to join a 6-month project in Ethiopia examining the usability and use of school toilets. You will assess conditions, conduct behavioural surveys, and contribute to reporting findings for international journals.

The position requires a Masters degree in a relevant field, strong English skills, and willingness to conduct fieldwork in low- and middle-income settings, with a contract starting 1/02/2027.