The Department of Political Science and Research Methods of the University of Twente invites applications for a:
PhD position
(1.0 fte)
The department
Research in the Department of Political Science and Research Methods focuses on the relationship between citizens and their government in multilevel political systems. Core topics include political behaviour, political representation and the legitimacy of government, and the innovation of democratic governance. An emphasis on research methodology is central to all our research endeavours. The department has a strong record in international comparative survey research and is strongly involved in a number of prominent international collaborative projects in the field of electoral research and political representation at the local, national, and European level. Several research projects are commissioned by government agencies and other local, national and international organizations. The Department of Political Science and Research Methods coordinates all courses in research methodology and (quantitative) data analysis for all degree programmes (BA, MA/MSc, PhD) offered by the ! School of Management and Governance. It is also strongly involved in the BA and MSc in Public Administration and European Studies. The department offers (jointly with the School of Behavioural Science) a 2-year Master programme on Social Systems Evaluation and Survey Research. A description of our research programme can be found at www.mb.utwente. nl/polmt/ research/ .
The position
We invite candidates who hold a master's degree (or equivalent) to send us brief (single-page) proposals for research projects that fit into the research activities of the department and that can result in a PhD thesis (monograph or collection of articles). The proposal should outline a research problem, a draft research question, and an indication of the research strategy.
Profile
You have a master degree in Political Science, European Studies, Public Administration or a related field in the social sciences. You have a thorough knowledge of the methodology and techniques of empirical social research, as evidenced in your master thesis. You are motivated and able to work independently as well as in collaborative projects.
Employment conditions
We offer a challenging position in a stimulating environment. As a PhD candidate you will be appointed in a full-time position for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed your PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary for a PhD increases from EUR 2042,- in the first year to EUR 2612,- in the final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) . In addition, the University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions. Our PhD candidates have opportunities to broaden their knowledge by participating in a nationwide research school, by joining international exchange programs, by participating in national and international conferences and workshops, and by visiting other research institutes and universities worldwide.
Information and application
For more information on this position you can contact prof. dr. C.W.A.M. Aarts, chair of the department Political Science and Research Methods, phone: +31 53 4893251, e-mail: c.w.a.m.aarts@ utwente.nl . Please send your written application including a full resume, your research proposal, and possibly with references, before July 20th, 2009 to the University of Twente, School of Management and Governance, attn: prof. dr. P.J.J.M. van Loon, Dean, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, the Netherlands, stating application number 09/144. It is also possible to send your application by e-mail to mbsollicitaties@ mb.utwente. nl .
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Dr. Andreas Warntjen
Assistant Professor for European and International Politics
Department of Political Science and Research Methods
University of Twente
P.O. Box 217
NL-7500AE Enschede
The Netherlands
http://www.mb. utwente.nl/ polmt/staff/ Warntjen/
Visitor address: Institutenweg.
Telephone: +31 53 489 1181 / 3270
Fax: +31 53 489 2590
PhD position
(1.0 fte)
The department
Research in the Department of Political Science and Research Methods focuses on the relationship between citizens and their government in multilevel political systems. Core topics include political behaviour, political representation and the legitimacy of government, and the innovation of democratic governance. An emphasis on research methodology is central to all our research endeavours. The department has a strong record in international comparative survey research and is strongly involved in a number of prominent international collaborative projects in the field of electoral research and political representation at the local, national, and European level. Several research projects are commissioned by government agencies and other local, national and international organizations. The Department of Political Science and Research Methods coordinates all courses in research methodology and (quantitative) data analysis for all degree programmes (BA, MA/MSc, PhD) offered by the ! School of Management and Governance. It is also strongly involved in the BA and MSc in Public Administration and European Studies. The department offers (jointly with the School of Behavioural Science) a 2-year Master programme on Social Systems Evaluation and Survey Research. A description of our research programme can be found at www.mb.utwente. nl/polmt/ research/
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