乌德勒支大学

Postdoc Position in Inclusive Governance (Prince Claus Chair)

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Postdoctoral Researcher ‘Inclusive Governance’ for the Prince Claus Chair

Faculty: Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance — School of Governance Hours per week: 28 to 40 Application deadline: 1 November 2026

Institutions for Open Societies (IOS), in collaboration with Utrecht School of Governance, are honored with the appointment of Prof. Ine Apapoe (Anton de Kom University) as the Prince Claus Chair under the theme: Equity from Within: Maroon Governance and the Future of Development in Suriname. To support this appointment, we are seeking a postdoctoral researcher, based in Utrecht, for the period February 2027 until January 2029. The postdoctoral researcher is co-funded by Utrecht University Fund and IOS.

Your job

In this role, you will combine theoretical and methodological expertise in research with organizational and social skills to advance the goals of the Prince Claus Chair (approximately 50-50%). The postdoc position is designed to enhance high-quality academic scholarship and leverage evidence-based research for equity and development, with an emphasis on Suriname and the advancement of Inclusive Governance in Suriname. You will work closely with the Prince Claus chairholder.

Research focuses on the intersection of traditional governance, post-slavery legacies, and inclusive development. The research fits into current societal debates around ethnicity, land rights, sustainable development, female leadership and the social, economic and environmental impacts of utilizing natural resources. Tasks include:

  • Designing and conducting research approaches and methodologies aimed at understanding Inclusive Governance, in Suriname and elsewhere;
  • Involvement in developing research proposals, instrumentation, design, sampling, data collection, data analysis and report writing;
  • Publishing and disseminating research findings to (inter)national academic, public and practical audiences;
  • Editorial roles related to writing and publishing a book on public governance and administration in Suriname.

    • Key organizational responsibilities include facilitating international collaboration, developing activities within UU, managing the visits of the PCC to Utrecht, and practical support related to proposal writing and book publishing.

    Your qualities

  • Ongoing or completed PhD in a relevant field;
  • Written and oral fluency in Dutch and English;
  • Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies;
  • A keen interest in governance, institutions, equity and development, and global perspectives;
  • Experience with interdisciplinary research projects;
  • Strong social and organizational skills, including project management and event coordination.

    • Our offer

  • A job for two years;
  • A working week of 28-40 hours and a gross monthly salary between €3.706 and €5.760 (salary scale 10, CAO NU);
  • 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
  • A pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment.

    • About us

    Utrecht University’s strategic themes include Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance focuses on social issues through Law, Economics and Governance. Utrecht University School of Governance (USG) studies public issues and public organisations in their interaction with politics and society.

    For more information, please contact Marnix de Witte at m.a.dewitte@uu.nl. The application deadline is 1 November 2026.

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    截止日期 2026-11-01
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