Job description
PhD-researcher on the project Successful implementation of innovations (1,0 fte)
In the context of the High-Potential programme the Faculty of Social Sciences has one PhD position available for the project ‘Successful implementation of innovations in organizations’. The High Potentials project is financed by Utrecht University to
support interdisciplinary work of talented scientists. The PhD will work in an interdisciplinary group of sociologists and work and organizational psychologists.
As a member of the local Linschoten Institute for psychological research, the PhD for the project will be related to the National Research Institute of Psychology and Health.
Job description:
How do employees adapt to innovations
The central question of this project is: When can we expect that employees function optimal (perform well) and remain healthy within changing organizations and working environments. The project studies the process of adaptation of innovations by employees. It is driven by the view that employees are not the passive recipients of innovations, rather they purposefully and creatively craft the innovations (e.g. by
complaining about innovations or learning). The critical question is what are the individual characteristics (both with respect to relatively stable-traits and dynamic–behaviours) that facilitate adaptation of innovation within a given work context? Using transferable insights from social psychology and occupational health
psychology, the project will focus on the interplay between job demands and resources as well as individual demands and resources that influence employees’ responses to innovations. The individual ability to adopt particular innovations in certain circumstances will depend on the extent to which (a) changes in the work environment prompted by the innovation fit with
(b) individual characteristics as well as
(c) the individual ability to self-regulate emotions and actions (towards goal achievement) .
Requirements
University Graduate
A Master’s Degree or ‘Doctoraal examen’ in (Social and Organizational) Psychology
(preferably Occupational Health Psychology), or any other relevant social science. Knowledge of and experience with survey and/or experimental studies. Expertise with respect to complex methods of statistical analysis and good organizational skills. A good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written is required. The candidate
should have a keen interest in occupational health psychology and a willingness to work with others in an interdisciplinary group.
Additional information about the job:
The PhD student will further refine the theoretical and practical design of
the study, and perform a series of studies including field and experimental studies, analyze data, and write articles to be published in international scientific journals. These articles will form the basis for the PhD-thesis. The PhD student will participate in the training program of the national research institute Psychology &
Health (see for more information pandh.fss.uu. nl. The project is carried out at the Department of Social and Organizational Psychology of Utrecht University, more in particular the Work and Organizational Psychology Research Unit. The project is supervised by Dr. Evangelia Demerouti.
Organization
Utrecht University, Faculty of Social Sciences The Faculty of Social Sciences and Behavioural of Utrecht University has over 5500 students enrolled in six degree
programmes: General Social Sciences, Cultural Anthropology, Educational Sciences, Pedagogical Sciences, and Psychology and Sociology. In addition, the Faculty contributes to programmes in Economics, Cognitive Artificial Intelligence, and Management and Organisational Sciences.
The Faculty participates in eight research schools. This wide array of programmes and research centres provides opportunities to benefit from each other’s teaching and research knowledge and expertise. They also support the Faculty’s efforts to make a high-quality contribution to the resolution of scientific and societal issues.
PhD-researcher on the project Successful implementation of innovations in organizations Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000 Salaryscale 07.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: 1 year
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
We can offer the successful candidates four years’ temporary employment.
The initial contract has a duration of 1 year, which, when satisfactorily completed, will result in an extension for an additional 3 years. The appointee is expected to fulfil all the requirements for the PhD degree within this period.
The expected start date is September 1, 2008. The salary for a fulltime appointment is € 2,000.- gross per month in the first year and is expected to increase to € 2,558.- in the fourth year, subject to satisfactory performance.
We offer a stimulating research climate and an enjoyable working environment. For further details please consult the University’s website at www.uu.nl.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. Evangelia Demerouti
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 253 4812
E-mail address: e.demerouti@ uu.nl
Dr. René Torenvlied
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 253 2880
E-mail address: r.torenvlied@ uu.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
Application
You can apply for this job before 26-06-2008 by sending your application to:
Faculty of Social Sciences
Afd. Personeel & Organisatie
W.. Steinbusch
Postbus 80140
3508 TC Utrecht
the Netherlands
E-mail address: PenO-FEZ-FSW@ fss.uu.nl
Applications (by regular mail or by e-mail) should include:
Vacancy number 69824;
A Letter of Application and a written memorandum (maximum 1000
words) specifying your motivation to apply for one of the projects of
your preference;
A Curriculum Vitae;
Grade Sheet;
Research Experience;
Extra Curricular Activities, e.g., courses, workshops, conferences etc. in an international context;
List of Publications, do not send the publications themselves - if
you are selected for an interview you will be requested to send them
later;
The names of two referees (please provide address, phone, and e-mail address) who might be consulted after an interview.
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 69824.
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