Thed van Leeuwen

Postdoctoral Researcher position on Increasing the visibility of public engagement for OS monitoring at Leiden University This postdoctoral position is hosted by Leiden University, within the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. The project examines how Public Engagement Activities (PEAs) can be made more visible in Open Science monitoring and research information systems, with the broader goal of improving recognition, reward, and policy support for researchers who engage with societal actors. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team working in the CWTS Open Science Lab and related focal areas. The project sits at the intersection of Open Science, research evaluation, research information, and science-society engagement. It addresses a known gap in current monitoring frameworks, which are often not well equipped to capture the variety, processes, and outputs of PEAs. The research programme includes a bibliometric study of impact statements on successful NWO grants, interviews with researchers and infrastructure professionals, a questionnaire for stakeholders in the Dutch academic landscape, community consultations with PEA practitioners, dialogue sessions with repository providers and CRIS system managers, and co-creation sessions to design new sociotechnical strategies for documenting PEAs in the digital scholarly record. Applicants should hold a PhD in social sciences, informatics, digital humanities, or a related field, and bring experience with qualitative and co-creation methods, expert interviews, and focus groups. Familiarity with the Dutch Open Science landscape, scholarly communication infrastructures, research information systems, research data management, and non-traditional research outputs will be an advantage. Strong communication, project management, and time management skills are essential, and Dutch language skills are welcomed. The appointment is for two years at 38 hours per week. The role is classified as Senior Researcher (Researcher 3) and includes a salary of €4728 gross per month on a full-time basis, plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, pension coverage, commuting reimbursement, and other Dutch university employment benefits. Hybrid working is possible within the Netherlands. The application deadline is 7 August 2026. Candidates can apply via the Leiden University careers portal. For questions about the position, contact Dr. A.S. Hoffman at a.s.hoffman@cwts.leidenuniv.nl.

Postdoctoral Researcher position (INCVIS) at Leiden University This postdoctoral opening is part of the INCVIS project, which investigates how public engagement activities (PEAs) and their outputs can be made more visible in Open Science monitoring. The project responds to a growing need to better capture open engagement with societal actors in research assessment, recognition, and strategic planning. The successful candidate will join the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Leiden University. CWTS is an internationally recognised research institute focused on research on research, responsible research evaluation, societal engagement and inclusion, and openness of research information. The role is embedded in the CWTS Open Science Lab and related focal areas, working in an interdisciplinary environment with researchers and data practitioners. The work includes original research on the classification and capture of PEAs, and a combination of bibliometric, qualitative, and co-creation methods. Planned activities include a bibliometric study of grant impact statements, interviews with researchers and stakeholders, a questionnaire for the Dutch academic landscape, community consultations, dialogue sessions with repository and CRIS system managers, and co-creation sessions to develop new sociotechnical strategies for improving visibility in the digital scholarly record. The postholder will work closely with Andrew S. Hoffman, Thed van Leeuwen, and Louise Bezuidenhout. The post is based in Leiden, The Netherlands, and is offered as a two-year employment contract for 38 hours per week. The role is advertised as Senior Researcher (Researcher 3), with a gross monthly salary of €4,728 for full-time work, plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, pension contributions, commuting reimbursement, and other employment benefits. Applicants must have a PhD in social sciences, informatics, digital humanities, or another relevant discipline. Experience with qualitative and co-creation methods is important, as is familiarity with Open Science, public engagement, scholarly communication, research information systems, and research monitoring. Strong communication, project management, and time management skills are expected. English fluency is required, and Dutch language ability is considered an asset. Applicants should also be willing to live in or relocate to The Netherlands. The deadline for applications is 7 August 2026. Interested candidates should apply via the university application portal on the vacancy page. For further information about the role, applicants may contact Dr. A.S. Hoffman by email.