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SOLiDi receives funding from the EU Framework Programme for research and innovation Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Innovative Training Network (ITN) - Grant Agreement No 956919
The SOLiDi consortium and the University of Humanistic Studies are looking for a talented and motivated researcher to join the International Training Network and write a PhD on solidarity in diversity.
A European Training Network on promoting solidarities across ethnic-cultural boundaries
The rise of national populism and far-right parties in Europe poses a big threat to all forms of solidarity, especially solidarity between members of various ethnic-cultural groups. European democracies should therefore identify the conditions that can encourage and promote solidarity in diversity, taking into account the social inequalities and unequal positions of power between various groups. The EU-funded SOLiDi project has developed a training and research program to train 15 PhD researchers in relevant theories, research methods and ethics in the fields of sociology, human geography and educational sciences. The training and research program will also focus on paradigms of social change, studying how scientific insights on solidarity in diversity can be applied in different policy contexts and organisations. Ultimately, the project will provide professionals and institutions with insights and instruments for building cohesive European societies. SOLiDi is a consortium consisting of 10 universities and 23 non-academic organisations.
Description of the research project
Scientific objectives
The research project aims to analyse how community workers in neighborhood teams in the Netherlands give shape to promoting bridging solidarity between inhabitants with different ethnic, religious and/or cultural backgrounds. How neighborhood teams conduct this ‘solidarity work’ will be investigated in two diverse neighborhoods in the Dutch cities of Haarlem and Nijmegen by conducting participant observations, repeated interviews with inhabitants and photo-voice (discussing interviewees’ pictures of displays of solidarity).
Tasks and Responsibilities
About the host institutions
The University of Humanistic Studies is an independent, government-funded university that is inspired by the worldviews and traditions of humanism. The research focuses on public problems with a normative component, oriented towards building humane societies in which all people can lead meaningful lives. The University is located in a historic building in the centre of Utrecht. The university's small scale creates a personal working and study atmosphere.
The Urban Studies Institute at the University of Antwerp is a platform for the development of interdisciplinary research on cities, urban development and urban challenges. The candidate will also be linked to the Centre for Research on Environmental and Social Change (CRESC), which focuses on sociological research on environmental and social change, in an urban context and the wider living environment and with specific attention to dynamics of social inclusion and exclusion.
Profile and requirements
SPECIFIC PHD ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS at HOST INSTITUTION:
Benefits
Please, find additional information in the Information note for Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN fellows
Application
Candidates apply in the host institution (UvH). They provide:
After the deadline for applications, the project supervisor and co-supervisor will draft a shortlist of 5 to 8 candidates. This shortlist will be discussed by representatives of all SOLiDi academic partner institutions. The shortlisted candidates will then be invited for interview. The ranked candidates will be discussed by representatives of all SOLiDi academic partner institutions, who will assess the gender and geographical balance of the selected candidates and the balance in disciplinary backgrounds across the network. Successful candidates will be notified by the end of May 2021.
For additional information
Prof. Evelien Tonkens (supervisor), e.tonkens@uvh.nl
Dr. Thomas Kampen (co-supervisor), t.kampen@uvh.nl
Prof. Stijn Oosterlynck (co-supervisor), Stijn.Oosterlynck@uantwerpen.be
Type of employment | Temporary position (shorter than 10 days) |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | September 1st 2021 |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 1 fte |
City | Utrecht, Antwerpen, Haarlem en Nijmegen |
Country | Netherlands |
Reference number | 2021/1 |
Published | 22.Feb.2021 |
Last application date | 07.Apr.2021 11:59 PM CEST |