Joint Postdoc on Shared Values in Sustainable Logistics (0.8 FTE) (V24.0366)

Campus Fryslân and the Faculty of Economics and Business within the University of Groningen are looking for a joint postdoc for the living lab project SMiLES (Shared Connectivity in Mobility and Logistics Enable Sustainability).

SMiLES is a 5-year project where researchers are working together with public and private partners from the region in the field of sustainability, mobility and logistics. Together, they explore the economic, technical, legal, ethical, psychological and practical barriers and opportunities around various mobility and logistic innovations. As a postdoc, you will contribute to the project in its final year by focusing on the role of shared values and goals among stakeholders for shared and sustainable logistics.

Emissions from transport is a big environmental problem and logistics is a significant contributor to this problem. Logistics systems could become more sustainable if stakeholders start sharing knowledge, tools and resources. This is usually the case when there are interdependencies between different stakeholders. Such interdependencies, however, might lead to friction when parties endorse different values and prioritize different goals (e.g. economic, environmental sustainability, privacy). What are the barriers for companies and organizations to work together? Are there ways to stimulate collaboration?

In this interdisciplinary research project on sustainable logistics, you will combine theory and approaches from different disciplines (e.g. psychology and decision science) in answering these research questions. First, you will investigate which values are prioritized among different stakeholders in the field of logistics, and how they relate to realizing innovative and sustainable solutions in logistics. Next, you will study whether bringing stakeholders around shared values could influence stakeholders’ behaviour and thinking.

The project will lead to a unique understanding of whether sharing the same values and goals would trigger collaboration among different parties. You will be under the supervision of Dr Berfu Ünal from the Faculty of Campus Fryslan in Leeuwarden, and Kees Jan Roodbergen/İlke Bakir from the Faculty of Economics and Business in Groningen. Your appointment will be with Campus Fryslân.

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 30,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is an international place of knowledge.

Campus Fryslân (CF) is the ambitious eleventh and newest faculty of the University of Groningen, located in Leeuwarden. Campus Fryslân is an interdisciplinary faculty that works closely together with regional, national and international partners on worldwide (sustainability) challenges and local solutions. The sustainable development goals of the United Nations thus serve as an important guideline. CF offers challenging Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degree programs. The research institute covers six research domains: Global and Local Governance, Governance and Innovation, Sustainable Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy, Language, Technology and Culture, Knowledge Infrastructures and Sustainable Health.

The Faculty of Business and Economics (FEB), is one of the largest faculties with approximately 7500 students. It has a strong international reputation and is AACSB and EQUIS accredited. The FEB is based on the Zernike Campus in Groningen. They do high-quality research, exchange state-of-the-art knowledge and provide excellent education that prepares students for their future careers. They collaborate on emerging global themes that are connected to the region, while maintaining an international focus and staying engaged with their worldwide network.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• A PhD degree in psychology, econometrics, sociology, marketing, economics and business, geography and spatial sciences (or a related discipline).
• A relevant publication record demonstrating your ability to publish international academic publications, preferably in top tier peer-reviewed journals.
• A clear interest in collaborative interdisciplinary research.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Ability to work independently and manage joint research activities.
• A team player with strong communication skills.
• Demonstrable competences as conceptual capacity, environment orientation, presenting and result orientation.
• Flexible in working from two faculties.

We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:

• Depending on qualifications and work experience, a salary of € 3,226 to a maximum of € 5,090 (salary scale 10) gross per month for a full-time position. The position is classified in accordance with the University Job Classification (UFO) system; the UFO profile is Researcher 4
• A holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income an 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance.
• Attractive secondary terms of employment.
• A temporary contract of 0.8 FTE for a period of 1 year.

Intended starting date: 1 September 2024

You can apply by submitting a letter of application and curriculum vitae until 8 July 11:59 pm / before 9 July 2024 Dutch local time (CEST) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website). Only submissions via the application form will be considered.

The selection interviews will take place in the week of 15 July 2024.

The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/policy-and-strategy/diversity-and-inclusion/

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