Postdoctoral Position on Monitoring Enabling Environments for Citizen Science & Societal Engagement

Leiden University

Posted: 10 July 2026 - Leiden, Netherlands

About this opening

The postdoctoral researcher will design and conduct original research to develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for citizen science and societal engagement practices. This includes systematic literature mapping, expert interviews, community facilitation, and developing indicators for monitoring. The position is based at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies at Leiden University, focusing on Open Science and societal engagement. A PhD in a relevant field is required, along with strong research and communication skills.

Position details

  • Reference: 16727
  • Role area: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: social sciences
  • Research topic: citizen science
  • Language: Dutch