We are looking for a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher and Lecturer that will both conduct research in the context of two Horizon research projects on trust in science and effective science communication funded by the European Commission and teach in our undergraduate and graduate programmes in Media & Communication. The research projects are part of the Inspiring and Anchoring Trust in Science project (started in June 2022) and COALESCE (Coordinated Opportunities for Advanced Leadership and Engagement in Science Communication in Europe). Lecture duties will be focused on contributing to both our bachelor and master level courses in communication including the supervision of student theses in this area.

A PhD in Communication, Media Studies, Sociology, or within the domain of other Social Sciences is required, with demonstrated interest in science communication practices and/or public communication. The candidate is expected to possess didactic skills and an affinity for working with students.

Research duties (60%)

• Conducting research within the framework of the Horizon research projects;
• Contributing to the data collection and data analysis of the projects;
• Developing, in conjunction with project partners, science communication workshops and resources;
• Publishing and presenting research results in the form of articles in international peer reviewed journals and papers at international conferences;
• Participating in and contributing to project meetings and workshops;
• Taking part in seminars, workshops, etc. that are organised by the Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication and Culture (ERMeCC).

Teaching duties (20% or 40%)

• Preparing and giving courses within the context of the various degree programmes in the field of Media and Communication;
• Monitoring the literature and integrating new insight into the lessons;
• Supervising and coaching students;
• Contributing to the evaluation of the lessons, both in terms of structure and execution;

• A PhD in Communication, Media Studies, Sociology, or within the domain of other Social Sciences is required)
• Research and analysis skills, particularly with regards to scientific communication;
• Proven affinity for empirical research, as evidenced by your research work, publications, research plans and other projects;
• Didactic potential. Teaching experience is desired;
• Organisational experience and skills;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English. Non-English speakers have to meet the C1-standards of the Common European Framework (CEF).

Employment is intended to start 1 January 2023, for the duration of two years. The conditions of employment correspond with the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO ) of the Dutch Universities (CAO NU). Salary is subject to training and experience and corresponds to Scale 10 or 11 NU, with a minimum of € 2.960,- (scale 10, grade 0) and a maximum of € 5.439,- (scale 11, grade 11) gross per month on a 38 hour per week contract.

The EUR has attractive employment conditions, which include a holiday allowance of 8.0%, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 41 annual vacation days in case of a full workweek. 

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in its education and research, as expressed in our mission ‘Creating positive societal impact’. EUR is home to 3.700 academics and professionals and almost 33.000 students from more than 140 countries. Everything we do, we do under the credo The Erasmian Way – Making Minds Matter. We’re global citizens, connecting, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and socially involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and create EUR’s distinctive and recognizable profile. From these values, with a broad perspective and with an eye for diversity, different backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve societal challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of our research and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. www.eur.nl.