Researcher in Groningen

Junior Researcher in Supply Chain Resilience

We are looking for a junior researcher to join the research team of two TKI Dinalog-funded projects on supply chain resilience, carried out jointly by Windesheim University of Applied Sciences and the University of Groningen with a consortium of industry partners. The projects investigate how companies align resilience strategies with working capital management and environmental sustainability.

What are you going to do?

The junior researcher works mainly on the qualitative part of the research. This includes organising, conducting and transcribing interviews, analysing resulting case study data, contributing to the writing of scientific manuscripts, and preparing conference submissions. The role requires coordinating with team members across both universities and consortium partners.

Tasks:

• Conduct semi-structured interviews.
• Collect, organise and analyse data (interviews, observations, documentation).
• Contribute to writing scientific manuscripts and submitting them to relevant conferences.
• Coordinate research activities across universities and consortium members.
• Support workshops and dissemination activities.

Who are you?

• You have completed (or nearly completed) a Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., supply chain management, operations management, logistics, industrial engineering).
• Affinity for and, where possible, basic experience with qualitative research methods, in particular interviews and case studies.
• Strong writing skills in English; Dutch is not required but a plus.
• A proactive and independent working style; able to plan and execute research activities with limited supervision.
• Good communication skills for working with academics and practitioners.

What can you expect from us?

• In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least €3.546 up to a maximum of €5.538 (scale 10) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
• 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
• End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A temporary appointment from September 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.

Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) has about 7,000 students and 700 staff, who make up an informal, personal, and inspiring academic community. We offer an ambitious, open, and dynamic working environment that encourages both students and staff to keep innovating. Approximately 25% of our students and 35% of our staff come from abroad, contributing to an international atmosphere. With EQUIS and AACSB accreditations, FEB is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. At FEB, we believe in connecting for impact: we bring together students, academics, and external stakeholders to collectively make a positive influence on regional, national, and global economic and business issues, both in academia and society. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Economics and Business, visit rug.nl/feb.

Application procedure

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.

The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.

We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.

We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.

After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!

Interested?

Does this vacancy appeal to you? Please add the following documents to your application:

• CV.
• Cover letter.

Questions about your application process?