PhD Young migrant men’s contested care work and caring masculinities

at  Universiteit Utrecht

Utrecht University invites applications for a PhD research position at the Faculty of Geosciences in a project investigating the everyday caring practices and geographies of young migrant men and the cultural politics which structure urban care spaces and dominant subjectivities and relations of care.

YOUR QUALITIES

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and proactive team member. The ideal candidate has:

• a Master’s degree in Human Geography, Gender Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies or other related fields with a clear affinity for geographical and/or planning research;
• strong familiarity with debates around inclusive and caring cities, gender relations and equality and/or transnational migration;
• an excellent academic track record and demonstrated experience in the use of qualitative, participatory and ethnographic research methods;
• a near-native level of Dutch and excellent academic writing skills in English;
• the ability to work with a range of stakeholders and conduct independent field research;
• versatile communication and organisational skills to effectively interact with the different actors and stakeholders involved;
• an interest to write academic publications and produce other creative dissemination materials for the broader public.

ABOUT US

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.
Utrecht University’s Faculty of Geosciences studies the Earth: from the Earth’s core to its surface, including man’s spatial and material utilisation of the Earth – always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.

• designing and carrying out qualitative and participatory research activities in collaboration with societal partners based in Rotterdam. Possible methods include - but are not limited to – ethnographic observation, in-depth/walk-along interviews and photovoice methods in the city of Rotterdam;
• reporting on research findings in the form of international peer reviewed articles and policy reports, as well as through creative forms of dissemination suitable for the target group and social actors (e.g., podcast, blog, zine-making, photo exhibition);
• co-organising public engagement activities (e.g., one or more expert meetings with a variety of stakeholders to reflect on the project’s findings and recommendations for policy, one or more public events for lay audiences to facilitate discussion)