Postdoc “Citizen Science”
We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher in the field of public engagement with science and more specifically citizen science.
Citizen Science refers to a spectrum of collaborative scientific research conducted by both academic and non-academic participants. It encompasses diverse initiatives across research domains and stages of the scientific process, from setting research agendas, to data collection and (co-)analyzing data. Citizen Science promotes societal impact by sharing data and information, fostering public engagement, and democratizing science. It also offers participants benefits such as learning, social interaction, and influencing policy.
As a postdoctoral researcher in citizen science, you will
- Develop and manage citizen science projects related to science and engineering.
- Prepare and submit grant applications for citizen science initiatives.
- Conduct research within the field of citizen science, contributing to high-quality publications.
- Contribute to the supervision of MSc and PhD students engaged in citizen science research.
- Collaborate with and support internal and external stakeholders involved in citizen science activities.
This position offers opportunities for career development, including hands-on experience in project management, securing research funding, and cultivating partnerships with a diverse network of stakeholders. In this role, you will be able to innovate and contribute to both the theory and practice of citizen science, leveraging emerging technologies and interdisciplinary methods to address pressing real-world challenges.
Organisation
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative institution of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programs and academic career opportunities in various disciplines encourage the 34,000 students and researchers alike to develop their talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global center of knowledge.
The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, City of Talent. Quality has been our top priority for over four hundred years, and with success: the University is currently in or around the top 100 on several influential ranking lists.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) is the largest faculty within the University. We offer first-rate education and research in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines, from classical disciplines such as biology, mathematics, astronomy, and mechanical engineering, to interdisciplinary fields such as artificial intelligence, pharmacy, life sciences, and nanoscience.
The position we offer will be embedded in the Citizen Science team within the Institute for Science Education and Communication (ISEC - https://www.rug.nl/fse/education/sse/clt/research/) which aims to improve Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education at the university level through research. ISEC is part of the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT - https://www.rug.nl/fse/education/sse/clt/?lang=en) and works closely with the Science Shops (https://www.rug.nl/society-business/science-shops/), Science LinX (https://www.rug.nl/sciencelinx/?lang=en), the research group for Integrated Research on Energy, Environment, and Society (IREES), the university’s four schools for science & society (https://www.rug.nl/society-business/schools-for-science-society/
You will also work closely with the “CurioUs?” (https://www.rug.nl/sciencelinx/samenwerkingsprojecten/curious) citizen science programme of Science LinX, Aletta Jacobs School of Public Health, and Forum Library. Through citizen science activities and the “Meet-o-Theek”, our library for measurement equipment, CurioUs aims to engage citizens of the northern provinces in research relevant to their local environment, as well as enable citizens to answer questions they might have themselves.
