Netherlands: PhD Student “Affinity Networks: Critical Tools for Diversity Management”

Deadline: 27-10-2012

Job description

The research project will focus on networking practices in specific types of intra-organizational networks. Affinity networks are identity-based networks geared towards information and support for organization members with similar identities. These affinity networks are either created by management or by diverse members of the organization in order to facilitate the inclusion and development of people with different identities in the organization. There are women’s networks, minority networks, and networks for younger, older and GLBT employees.
As a PhD student, you will examine how the networking practices in multiple affinity networks contribute to the creation of an inclusive workplace and on the development of diverse organization members.
The PhD project is part of a larger research programme that contributes to our knowledge on organized human activities of building and using relationships at work. In this research programme, several projects on networking and inequalities are conducted to study the dynamic, socio-political actions of people when they build and use their relations at work.

Requirements

You should have a Master’s degree in Management or Social Sciences and be interested in, and have knowledge of, network research and issues of gender and diversity.
You have excellent skills in research, planning, writing and presentation (in English). Advanced skills in qualitative research are essential, and experience in quantitative research is a plus.

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