Postdoc: Video Ethnography of Frontline Conflicts

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

Personal benefits package

Commuting expenses contribution

Sports facilities access

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in sociology. You will work under supervision on a project about de-escalation in frontline encounters, focusing on micro-level environments and observational data across multiple sectors.

The role involves collaboration with four PhD researchers, development of measurement instruments, statistical analyses, and dissemination of results to academics and practitioners. Dutch (B2) and English (C1) required.

Qualifications

• This position requires a PhD in a social science field related to criminology or sociology.
• Experience with interdisciplinary research teams and leadership potential.
• Solid knowledge of ethnographic and statistical research methods; video analysis is a plus.
• Strong interest in violence and conflict studies and societal stakeholder research.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members; fluent Dutch (B2) and English (C1).

Responsibilities

• Stay in close contact with societal partners and exchange experiences with the project officer.
• Support PhD researchers in data collection and collaboration with societal partners.
• Develop a video observational measurement instrument with the PhD researchers.
• Carry out statistical analyses of situational characteristics of escalatory incidents.
• Publish in academic journals and translate findings for practitioners.
• Present results at conferences and workshops; participate in data sessions and joint projects.
• Carry out administrative tasks and engage in lab and departmental activities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ethnographic methods

Statistical methods

Video analysis

Independent working

Education

PhD in Criminology/Sociology/Related social science field

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in sociology. You will work under supervision on a project about de-escalation in frontline encounters, focusing on micro-level environments and observational data across multiple sectors.

The role involves collaboration with four PhD researchers, development of measurement instruments, statistical analyses, and dissemination of results to academics and practitioners. Dutch (B2) and English (C1) required.