Postdoc Researcher on Open Science Project

Are you a qualitative researcher who is curious about Open Science and how it is changing the way we do research? Join our team to investigate how Open Science communities contribute to the transition to an Open Science research culture.

Postdoc Researcher on Open Science Project

Your function

Are you enthusiastic about Open Science? Are you curious about the roles that Open Science communities play in promoting the transition to an Open Science research culture? Then this postdoc position in the project “From exception to norm: Evaluating the contribution of Open Science communities to the transition to an Open Science research culture” is for you!

Using qualitative methods, you will investigate the ways in which Open Science communities support the adoption of Open Science principles and practices with the ultimate aim of developing an evidence-based model that synthesizes the roles of Open Science communities in the culture shift towards Open Science.

Your tasks

• Secure ethical approval for the study
• Design research instruments and conduct participant observation in meetings of Open Science communities
• Design research instruments and conduct interviews and focus groups with Open Science community members and with researchers
• Organise data sessions
• Analyse data using ethnomethodological conversation analysis
• Write-up findings for publication
• Contribute to the dissemination of research findings to academic and non-academic audiences
• Prepare data for archiving and reuse

Your profile

Required

• A PhD in social sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, communication) or a closely related domain
• Knowledge of and experience with ethnographic research methods
• Knowledge of and experience with conversation analysis and/or ethnomethodology or willingness to develop these skills
• Experience with communicating scientific findings to academic and non-academic audiences

Desirable

• Knowledge of and experience with Open Science principles and practices
• Knowledge of the field of science and technology studies (STS)

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

What do we offer?

You will join a supportive and stimulating team, working directly with dr Bogdana Huma and dr Lotte van Burgsteden, who will offer professional guidance and mentorship. The project also provides excellent opportunities for professional development through participation in national and international research events (conferences, workshops, symposia).

• A position for at least 0.6 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 6 months. Upon proven suitability and continuation in the same position, there is the possibility of an extension for up to a maximum of 18 months.
• Attractive fringe benefits and regulations, including holiday leave entitlement, holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, contribution to commuting expenses, an optional personalized benefits package, and discounts on theater performances and courses at the Griffioen Cultural Center.

About us

Project

The project “From exception to norm: Evaluating the contribution of Open Science communities to the transition to an Open Science research culture” is funded by Open Science NL through the “Research on Open Science” fund. This is the first project to investigate whether and how Open Science communities help to embed Open Science into research culture and practice in the Netherlands by comparatively examining how Open Science is constructed in discourses of Open Science community leaders, members, and non-members. Based on empirical findings, the project will illuminate the roles of Open Science communities in the transition to an Open Science research culture as well as formulate recommendations for policy and guidelines directed at Open Science communities.

Language and Communication Research Group

You will join the Language and Communication research group, a vibrant team of Dutch and international researchers with a wide range of methodological and thematic expertise including conversation analysis, science communication, healthcare communication, and science and technology studies. The group fosters a friendly and inclusive atmosphere that values diversity and collaboration. We are committed to a supportive work environment that empowers researchers at every career level.