Postdoc Effectiveness of Science Interventions

Do you value openness and transparency in research, but wonder if all that openness actually improves science? Then this collaboration between UMC Utrecht and Amsterdam UMC might be just the thing for you!

In this project, as a postdoc, you will be responsible for investigating the effectiveness of Open Science. Open Science is the movement advocating for a more open research practice. It is believed that Open Science improves the reproducibility, integrity, and reliability of scientific results. In recent years, many approaches have been developed to foster a more open scientific environment. However, some experts argue that open science practices also have negative effects: they require time and effort that cannot be spent on actual research, and they can increase inequality between researchers in high- and low-income countries.

To enable researchers and research institutions to make informed decisions about whether and which open science practices they wish to adopt, we will evaluate various open science practices and provide evidence of their advantages and disadvantages.

Do you hold a PhD and are these questions also on your mind? Then this is your chance to build your own network and portfolio in this field, as a key player in our project. In the project, you will be responsible for supervising the student assistant, conducting the quantitative analyses, and handling logistics. We also encourage you to contribute new ideas.

You can find the project proposal via this link.

This research is a collaboration between Amsterdam UMC and UMC Utrecht. Your workplace is the ENT department at UMC Utrecht, and you will also be regularly present at Amsterdam UMC. In addition to clinical research, the ENT department also conducts research on research methods. An interdisciplinary team of clinical researchers, meta‑scientists, and clinicians works together on scientific projects within the department.

We are seeking someone with a proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and who finds national and international interdisciplinary collaboration both enjoyable and challenging. In this project, funded by Open Science.nl, you will meet deadlines while prioritizing scientific quality. You enjoy combining your knowledge and skills with those of others.

Knowledge of quantitative research methods is required, and a completed Master’s degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, or Health Sciences is preferred. Proficiency in the Dutch language is also preferred.