PhD Ethnography in Seaweed Entanglements — South Africa Fieldwork

Leiden University; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport reimbursement

Laptop provided

Smartphone provided

Hybrid work options

Holiday allowance 8%

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

ABP pension scheme

Extra leave options / sabbatical

Job summary

Leiden University invites applications for a PhD candidate position within the Entangled with Seaweed project. The role includes developing a research proposal, conducting ethnographic fieldwork in South Africa, and contributing to the data management plan and ethics review.

You will analyze findings, write a dissertation, and collaborate on publications, science communication, workshops and an exhibition, with opportunities for PhD courses at Stellenbosch University and Leiden University.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Environmental Humanities or another relevant discipline.
• Excellent qualitative research skills and ethnographic fieldwork experience.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another SA official language is a bonus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research proposal within the Entangled with Seaweed project scope.
• Conduct twelve months of ethnographic fieldwork in South Africa.
• Contribute to ethics review and data management planning.
• Analyse findings and write a dissertation aligning with project objectives.
• Collaborate on academic and non-academic publications, science communication, workshops, seminars and an exhibition.

Skills

Qualitative research

Ethnography

English proficiency

Oral and written communication

Independent and team work

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology / Sociology / Environmental Humanities or related

Job description

Leiden University invites applications for a PhD candidate position within the Entangled with Seaweed project. The role includes developing a research proposal, conducting ethnographic fieldwork in South Africa, and contributing to the data management plan and ethics review.

You will analyze findings, write a dissertation, and collaborate on publications, science communication, workshops and an exhibition, with opportunities for PhD courses at Stellenbosch University and Leiden University.