PhD position in Tackling Fixophobia: Addressing the consumer side in the move towards a repair economy for electronic products
- Wageningen, Gelderland
- € 2.770 per maand
- Tijdelijk
- Voltijds
The Marketing and Consumer Behaviour group is one of the leading research and teaching groups in the fields of marketing (research) and consumer behavior related to food, sustainability, and agribusiness. The research is led by Dr. Ilona de Hooge. You will be co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Hans van Trijp and Prof. Dr. Ruth Mugge (Delft University).As a PhD candidate, you will be enrolled in the Wageningen University Graduate School (WASS). The Graduate school provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff, and a mentor. You will also participate in a Doctorate Education Programme, in which you further develop your research, teaching, and interdisciplinary skills.RequirementsSpecific Requirements
- You have: a completed MSc University degree;
- background in consumer behavior (e.g. consumer science, marketing, social psychology, behavioral economics). Other backgrounds will not be considered;
- a high level of and interest in sustainable/circular marketing/consumer behavior;
- statistical/ modelling skills and experience with quantitative data collection (survey research, lab and natural experimental research are parts of this project);
- an interest in conducting qualitative research (conducting interviews is part of this project);
- openness and willingness to collaborate with people from other scientific disciplines, and the ability to interact effectively with both academic and diverse stakeholder audiences;
- clear scientific ambition in the conduct and publication of the research (the project is expected to result in a PhD thesis and scientific publications);
- ability to work independently as well as in a team, take initiative, and work towards results in a systematic way;
- the curiosity and motivation to address important real-world problems through rigorous and ambitious academic inquiry;
- an interest in student-focused teaching (10% of your position will include teaching);fluency in English language.
- partially paid parental leave;
- working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
- the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
- there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
- a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
- excellent pension scheme.
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and about for example helping your partner to find a job, housing, or schooling.Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.Selection processFor more information about this position, please contact Dr. Ilona de Hooge by email: .For more information about the procedure you can contact Noorien Abbas, Corporate Recruiter, by email: .Do you want to apply?
This can be done directly by uploading your CV, motivation letter, and a document demonstrating your writing skills (e.g. a master thesis or your research vision for this position) via the on our website so that we can process your personal data with your permission. No other documents are required at this stage. Applications not submitted through the online system will not be considered.
This vacancy is open till May 3rd, 2024. The first job interviews will take place between May 20th and May 27th, 2024. Second round interviews (if applicable) will take place between June 3rd and June 20th, 2024. The starting date for the position is negotiable, but no later than September 2024.Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a .Additional commentsFor more information about this position, please contact Dr. Ilona de Hooge by email: .For more information about the procedure you can contact Noorien Abbas, Corporate Recruiter, by email: .Do you want to apply?
This can be done directly by uploading your CV, motivation letter, and a document demonstrating your writing skills (e.g. a master thesis or your research vision for this position) via the on our website so that we can process your personal data with your permission. No other documents are required at this stage. Applications not submitted through the online system will not be considered.
This vacancy is open till May 3rd, 2024. The first job interviews will take place between May 20th and May 27th, 2024. Second round interviews (if applicable) will take place between June 3rd and June 20th, 2024. The starting date for the position is negotiable, but no later than September 2024.Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a . Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Wageningen University & Research Country Netherlands City Wageningen Postal Code 6708 PB Street Droevendaalsesteeg GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityWageningen WebsiteStreetDroevendaalsesteeg Postal Code6708 PBSTATUS: EXPIRED
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