Postdoc or Junior Researcher in Comparative Political Economy

Postdoc or Junior Researcher in Comparative Political Economy

Leiden University

Netherlands

Deadline: Tue, 15 Jul 2025


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Job Description

Research Project TransEuroWorkS: Transforming European Work and Social Protection - A New Proactive Welfare State Fit for the Future World of Work

A consortium of 10 European universities and other research institutions has received funding from the European Commission (Horizon Europe) for a large-scale, multi-disciplinary research project on the future world of work and social protection in Europe. TransEuroWorkS provides a new and more integrative understanding of how fundamental changes in the labour market and European context can be managed through national and European Union (EU)-level social protection. At the center of this research are three structural labour market transformations, i.e., the green transition, digitalisation, and the internationalisation of the workforce. Leiden University is the coordination team of the TransEuroWorkS project. 

The position comprises the following tasks:

  • Conducting innovative research within the framework of the research project TransEuroWorkS;
  • Submit research results for publication in academic journals;
  • Present papers at international conferences;
  • Together with the other members of the coordination team at Leiden University: assist with the coordination of the consortium and collaborating with partners; 
  • Present the findings to policymakers and engage stakeholders;
  • Organise and participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences of the programme.

Applications
Applications for this vacancy can be submitted via the blue button of our online system. Please ensure that you upload the following additional documents, quoting the vacancy number:

  • A cover letter stating your motivation for this position;
  • A curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications; 
  • A publication (or working paper); 
  • At this stage, it is not necessary to submit references or recommendation letters.

Only applications received before 15 July 2025 will be considered. The selection procedure will take place in July-August 2025.