You hold a (Research) Msc degree relevant to HR, Careers and/or Organisation studies (e.g., in Economics, Business, or Organisational Psychology). You have affinity with – and preferably knowledge of – topics related to sustainability. Furthermore, you can demonstrate your ability to perform research in this field, as shown by excellent grades on courses in at least some of these respective fields. You are open to employ various research methods (e.g., quantitative and qualitative research designs and techniques). Ideally you have the ability to work closely together with stakeholders and preferably some experience working with, or in multinational firms. Your English is fluent, both in speaking and writing. Dutch language skills are considered as a benefit.
Fixed-term contract: period of 15 months. The appointment will be extended to 4 years.
The salary is determined in accordance with salary scale P of Appendix A of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities and amounts to €2.443 per month upon commencement, in case of full employment.
The Open Universiteit provides good secondary benefits such as training and development, part-time employment and paid parental leave.
The PhD candidate will be appointed for a period of 15 months. The appointmentwill be extended to 4 years when progress and performance are good.
The PhD candidate will be stationed at the Open University campus in Heerlen, within the Faculty of Management. Hybrid working is the norm, which means about two days a week on location, and the other days where it suits best.