Employment 0.8 FTE

Required background PhD, Research University Degree

Organizational unit Faculty of Social Sciences

Application deadline 15 September 2024

Can men be the key to advancing gender equality in the workplace? And how do male managers and senior colleagues influence the work-life balance decisions of new fathers? Join the Sociology Department at the Faculty of Social Sciences as a post-doc and explore these questions by analyzing extensive CBS register data!

Contemporary fathers want to spend more time with their children but they take up less parental leave and work less part-time than mothers. Why? It seems organisations play an important role in this. Specifically, men seem to experience a lack of role models and support from managers and senior colleagues in their organisation. Together with the principal investigator in this project, you will study whether fathers take up more parental leave or are more likely to work part-time if role models ꟷ male managers and senior colleagues who take parental leave or reduce their working hours after the birth of their child(ren) ꟷ become available in the organization. To study this question, you will (a) combine multiple sources of Statistics Netherlands data to construct a panel dataset including all Dutch SMEs and analyse it using advanced statistical techniques and (b) write a paper on fathers as organisational role models in cooperation with the principal investigator.

This position will be embedded in the Sociology Department at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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You should have a PhD degree in Sociology or in an associated field (e.g. economics, statistics) (Postdoc) or a finished Research Master’s degree in Sociology or in an associated social science field (Researcher).
You are familiar with advanced quantitative research methods and statistical techniques (e.g. multilevel regression analyses, linear probability models).
You have shown academic excellence as evidenced by publications or course work.
An understanding of the Dutch language is a plus.

We are

The Sociology Department has extensive knowledge on gender inequality in organisations and experience with analysing big data. You will conduct research in a larger project team (funded by the Dutch Research Council) and in an environment with in-depth theoretical and methodological expertise. The research will take place under the daily supervision of Dr Margriet van Hek (the main supervisor is Prof. Gerbert Kraaykamp). It is possible to discuss options for teaching, depending on your qualifications. Additionally, if you would like to change the number of FTEs, that will also be negotiable.

The Sociology Department hosts the Bachelor’s programme 'Sociology', the Master’s programme 'Sociology: Policy and Applied Research', and participates in the Research Master's programme 'Social Cultural Sciences'. The overall aim of the Radboud Social Cultural Research institute (RSCR) is to contribute innovative knowledge to the academic and social community through comparative research. The ambition of the Faculty of Social Sciences is to become one of the top social science institutes in Europe, providing high-quality research and study programmes that rank among the best in the Netherlands. With a total of approximately 4,500 students spread over three educational institutions, Social Sciences is the largest faculty at Radboud University.

Radboud University

At Radboud University, we aim to make an impact through our work. We achieve this by conducting groundbreaking research, providing high-quality education, offering excellent support, and fostering collaborations within and outside the university. In doing so, we contribute indispensably to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. To accomplish this, we need even more colleagues who, based on their expertise, are willing to search for answers. We advocate for an inclusive community and welcome employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Will you also contribute to making the world a little better? You have a part to play.

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Faculty of Social Sciences
At the Faculty of Social Sciences, humanity and society are our focus; we study how people behave, think and feel. Within this context, we look at themes such as human behaviour and the human psyche, education and upbringing, communication, society and culture. The faculty provides education to 6,000 students and employs 700 staff. Education is organised into six programme clusters: Psychology; Artificial Intelligence; Pedagogical Sciences and Educational Sciences; Communication Science; Sociology; and Cultural Anthropology and Developmental Sociology. Our research is carried out within three research institutes: the Donders Centre for Cognition, the Behavioural Science Institute, and Radboud Social Cultural Research.

We offer

We will give you a temporary employment contract of 8 months.
This position is graded in salary scale 11, step 0.
If you are not yet a doctoral candidate, you will be appointed as a junior researcher and placed in scale 10.
You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus.
You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Support Service. The Dual Career Programme assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands. Our Family Support Service helps you and your partner feel welcome and at home by providing customised assistance in navigating local facilities, schools, and amenities. Also take a look at our support for international staff page to discover all our services for international employees.
You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20.

Additional employment conditions

Work and science require good employment practices. Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions reflect this. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself. For example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports membership. And, of course, we offer a good pension plan. We also give you plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

Practical information and applying

You can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to Margriet van Hek. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application.

The first interviews will take place on 1 or 3 October. You will preferably start your employment as soon as possible.

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