PhD Candidate in the research project 'Entangled with Seaweed', case studies in Scotland

This position is for a PhD candidate to conduct ethnographic research in Scotland on the impacts of seaweed economization within "blue economy" strategies. Key responsibilities include developing a research proposal, performing fieldwork involving interviews and participatory visual storytelling, analyzing findings, and contributing to project dissemination. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a relevant discipline, possess excellent qualitative research and communication skills, and have an affinity for sustainability and environmental justice.

• An ethics review and contribution to the data management plan are included in the proposal development.
• Analyse research findings and write a dissertation that contributes to the objectives of the ‘Entangled with Seaweed’ project.
• Participate in the PhD programme and other academic activities of the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology at Leiden University.
• You will work in a project team consisting of two PhD-candidates and researchers at Leiden University, collaborating with project partners in Scotland. You will:
• Develop a research proposal in the context of the overall project theme, and conduct twelve months of ethnographic research in Scotland.
• Research includes historical document/policy analysis, participant observation, interviews, and the application of participatory visual storytelling methods.
• Actively contribute to the output and dissemination of the research project, which includes collaborating with the other team members on academic and non-academic publications, science communication, and the organisation of workshops, seminars and an exhibition.
• Participate in relevant PhD-courses and masterclasses, organised in accordance with the guidelines of the Faculty of Social Science and the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology.
• PhD-courses at the University of Edinburgh, our partner in the project, can be included in the individual training and supervision plan as well.
• During your stay in Scotland you will also be able to participate in the PhD-programme at the University of Edinburgh as well as academic activities organised by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable excellent qualitative research skills and experience with ethnographic fieldwork.
• Affinity with the topics of sustainability and environmental justice.
• Strong command of English
• Excellent social and organisational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• A Master’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Environmental Humanities, Science and Technology Studies, or another relevant discipline within the social sciences or humanities.
• Knowledge of one of the other official languages of Scotland (Scots, Scottish Gaelic) is a bonus.

• You can count on an enjoyable job within the socially relevant world of education and research.
• The University's challenging and international work environment is located just steps away from Leiden’s lively city centre or the bustling city centre of The Hague.
• Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Our organisation is always evolving and we need your ideas for improvement and innovation to take us further. We want to devote attention to your personal development.
• We also want to work with you to devote attention to your health and vitality, for example with the fun activities we organise through Healthy University.