PhD Position on LGBT Migrants in the Labour Market

10 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Utrecht University

Research Field

Cultural studies

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

24 Mar 2024 – 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Shape the future of equality in the workplace! Unlock the complexities of labor market outcomes of LGBT migrants in this PhD position.

Your job
The department of Sociology has a job opening for a PhD candidate interested in labour market outcomes of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) migrants. Despite significant progress in recognising the rights of LGBT people, they are still treated unequally in the labour market. Although about 18 million people in the EU identify as LGBT, one out of five felt discriminated against at work specifically due to being LGBT. Previous research has documented that this discrimination results in lower productivity, earnings, and the probability of employment for LGBT people. However, due to data unavailability, these studies have typically ignored heterogeneity within the LGBT population by migration background. Yet, increased international migration and legal recognition of LGBT people have led to a sizeable population of LGBT migrants in recent years (about 10,000 LGBT migrants in the Netherlands). Therefore, studying LGBT migrants provides a unique opportunity to gain theoretical insights into how migration background intersects with gender identity. Using quasi-experimental methods on administrative population data from Statistics Netherlands, the project aims to answer four central questions:

What is the role of having both an LGBT identity and migration background for the probability of employment and earnings from labour?

Are labour market outcomes of LGBT individuals with a migration background conditioned by the extent to which occupations are male-dominated or female-dominated?

To what extent does the regional level of urbanisation explain the labour market performance of LGBT individuals with a migration background?

How have labour market outcomes for LGBT individuals with a migration background changed over time?

As a PhD candidate, your work involves conducting research resulting in international scientific publications, and presenting at international conferences. You will also participate in methodological training and gain experience with teaching at Bachelor’s and Master’s level. You will be embedded in the Interuniversity Centre for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS) Graduate School .

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are looking for you, if you have:

• a (Research) Master’s degree in sociology, interdisciplinary social sciences, economics, or a related field;
• an interest in conducting research on labour market stratification and minority groups;
• proficiency and proven experience with quantitative methods;
• ability to manage and analyse large datasets;
• good communication skills in English (written and oral);
• the ability to conduct research independently and as part of a team.

Furthermore, these qualifications are an asset, but not required:

• a commitment to open science practices;
• experience with administrative data and quasi-experimental methods;
• ability to speak in Dutch.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

• a position for one year, with an extension to a total of four years upon successful assessment;
• a full-time gross salary between €2,770 in the first year and €3,539 in the fourth year of employment in scale P of the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities;
• 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development , leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

Selection process

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, grade transcripts, and your thesis via the ‘apply now’ button.

The first round of interviews takes place in April. Our preferred start date is 1 September 2024.

If you know someone who is suitable for this position, please share the vacancy with them.

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Dr Deni Mazrekaj at [email protected] or Dr Floris Peters at [email protected] .

Dr Deni Mazrekaj, Dr Floris Peters and Professor Tanja van der Lippe will be the supervisors of this project. Please contact the project supervisors only in case of crucial questions about the vacancy that are needed for you to apply. Expressions of interest are not needed and will unnecessarily delay the application process.

Please note that international candidates that need a visa/work permit for the Netherlands require at least four months processing time after selection and acceptance. Our International Service Desk (ISD) can answer your questions about living in the Netherlands as international staff . Finding appropriate housing in or near Utrecht is your own responsibility, but the ISD may be able to advise you therewith. In case of general questions about working and living in The Netherlands, please consult the Dutch Mobility Portal .

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338838/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3584CH

Street

Padualaan 14

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338838/phd-position-on-lgbt-migrants-in-the…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.uu.nl/

Street

Domplein 29

Postal Code

3512 JE

STATUS: EXPIRED