Refugee Research Assistant for Study on Digital Technology and Civic Integration (4X)
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Tilburg University via AcademicTransfer
- JOB - Netherlands - EXPIRES SOON - Tilburg University via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 10 October 2026 Refugee research assistant for study on digital technology and civic integration (4x)
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10 Oct 2026
Tilburg University Research Field
- Sociology » Social shaping of technology
- Sociology » Societal behaviour
- Communication sciences » Media studies
- Communication sciences » Public relations
Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline
16 Oct 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country
Netherlands Type of Contract
Temporary Job Status
Not Applicable Hours Per Week
4.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
We are looking to hire people who have refugee status in The Netherlands and who are completing (or have recently completed) civic integration ( inburgering ) to join an academic research team at Tilburg University. In this project, we are interested in the ways that refugees use digital technologies (such as translation tools, government apps, and chatbots) to help manage the civic integration process, including the barriers and opportunities of technology. As a research assistant, you will participate as an active team member, providing input and playing a role in key stages of the research process (design, recruitment, data collection, analysis). You will offer your insights as someone with firsthand experience of civic integration as well as contribute your interpersonal and language skills for recruitment and data collection. No previous research experience is required.
Why should someone apply for this job? In this position, you will gain experience conducting academic research, working on a professional team in The Netherlands, and contributing to solutions for technological challenges that re...