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PhD position: Recording in social interaction

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Research & Development
    Education & Teaching
  • Amsterdam

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  • You must have a relevant Master’s, experience in Conversation Analysis, strong research skills, excellent English (C1-C2), and be willing to relocate and travel abroad.
  • You will conduct research for a PhD dissertation, participate in departmental activities, contribute to education, and engage in training programs.

Requirements

  • you have (or will soon complete) a Master’s degree in a relevant field (linguistics, communication and information studies, communication science, social psychology, sociology)
  • demonstrated training and experience in using Conversation Analytic methods
  • excellent writing and communication skills in spoken/written English (C1-C2); Dutch fluency is a plus
  • outstanding research skills as evidence by strong BA/MA transcripts
  • based in the Netherlands or, if not, willing to relocate for the duration of your PhD
  • willing to travel abroad for scientific meetings during the PhD

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in line with the topic of the project, resulting in a PhD dissertation and scientific publications
  • Participate in the research activities of the Department of Language, Literature and Communication, the Language and Communication chair group, and in (inter)national scientific meetings
  • Contribute to the educational operations of the Language and Communication chair group (maximum 10% of your time)
  • Participate in the VU PhD training program and the training program of a relevant national research school (e.g., LOT)

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the PhD position?

The application deadline is not explicitly stated in the job description, but interviews are planned for 2 April 2025, and candidates must be available to start no later than September 1, 2025.

Who will supervise the PhD project?

The PhD project will be supervised by Dr. Elliott M. Hoey, Prof. Dr. Hedwig te Molder, and Prof. Don Weenink.

What are the main research focuses of the PhD project?

The project focuses on the ad hoc everyday usage of personal recording devices in social interactions and aims to provide an empirically-grounded account of how participants in different settings use recording devices as objects for action in interaction.

Is knowledge of the Dutch language required for this position?

Dutch fluency is considered a plus, but not explicitly required.

What qualifications are necessary to apply for this PhD position?

Candidates should have (or will soon complete) a Master’s degree in a relevant field, demonstrated training and experience in Conversation Analytic methods, and strong written and spoken English skills, among other qualifications.

What is the duration of the PhD contract?

The initial employment contract is for one year, and it can be extended for a total duration of four years after a satisfactory evaluation.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position is full-time, with a standard working week of 38 hours.

What opportunities for professional development are offered during the PhD?

The candidate will participate in a PhD training program and the training program of a relevant national research school (e.g., LOT).

What kind of benefits does the position offer?

The position offers a salary, holiday leave, 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, a solid pension scheme, and options for a personalized benefits package.

Where is the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam located?

The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is located in the Zuidas business district of Amsterdam.

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