Research Assistant in Project on Chinese Migration in Europe

Are you a curious MA student in social sciences or humanities with an interest in migration identity and the everyday lives of transnational communities Do you have strong research skills and an interest in Chinese diaspora experiences in Europe Then this is your opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and timely project at the University of Amsterdam!

Join our team!

The Department of European Studies at the University of Amsterdam is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support the interdisciplinary project Chinese Migrants Selves in Europe. This project investigates how Chinese migrants in various European contexts experience express and negotiate their identities and senses of self in everyday life across cultural social and digital spaces.

This is what you will do

• Assist with data collection including literature reviews digital ethnography and/or qualitative interviews;
• Support in transcribing coding and analyzing qualitative data;
• Help manage project logistics and maintain communication with research participants and partners;
• Contribute to project outputs including reports presentations and possible co-authored publications;
• Support event organization (e.g. workshops symposia) and online dissemination activities.

This is what we ask of you

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field (e.g. European Studies Migration Studies Anthropology Sociology Chinese Studies);
• Demonstrated interest in migration identity and/or Chinese diaspora communities;
• Proficiency in English; fluency in Mandarin Chinese is highly desirable;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills;
• Experience with qualitative research methods and data management tools (e.g. NVivo ) is an asset;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an academic research environment.

This is what we offer you

• A dynamic and inclusive academic environment at one of Europes leading research universities;
• The opportunity to work closely with senior researchers and contribute to a timely and socially relevant project;
• Competitive salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO-NU).

This is where you will be working

The project consists of several researchers among which you will be working with Dr. Franziska Plümmer. You will be assisting with collecting data compiling literature reviews conducting qualitative interviews and digital ethnography. You will help manage project logistics to plan and prepare project meetings and outputs. You will contribute to writing reports presentations event organization and dissemination activities.

Ideally the position starts in January 2026 a later start is possible. Contract offer is for one year with 5 hours per week. The position requires both remote and on-site work.

For questions about the position or department you can contact us during office hours at:

Franziska Plümmer Assistant Professor of Europe-China Relations

Application
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position we look forward to receiving your application. Please send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF file.

The vacancy closes on. The first round of interviews will take place late November or early December.