Tutor Academy RA Climate Adaptation in Africa AY 25/26

The Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship department is seeking a motivated Research Assistant for a research project on climate change adaptation in Africa. In this qualitative project we aim to understand which different pathways agricultural entrepreneurs can take in adapting to the implications of climate change. This role is ideal for a French-speaking Master’s student with an interest in climate change, international development, or entrepreneurship.

As a Reaching Assistant, your primary responsibilities will include conducting online interviews in French with an established interview guide, translating research materials, and supporting qualitative data preparation.

This position runs from October to approximately the end of November (2025), with a total estimated workload of around 50 hours. The tasks include:

- Reviewing an informed consent form (in French);

- Reviewing an interview guide (in French);

- Participating in an interview training;

- Conducting ~20 interviews in French (1 hour each);

- Translating and reviewing interview transcripts into English.

We are looking for Master’s student who:

- Speaks and writes French and English fluently;

- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills;

- Is comfortable conducting interviews and working independently;

- Has a reliable work attitude;

- Has an interest in climate change, international development, or entrepreneurship.

Experience with qualitative research or transcription is a plus. Students from the CEMS / International Management Master are especially encouraged to apply.

We compensate you according to the Student Assistant salary scale, the gross hourly rate of which is approximately €18.21 for master students. 

This position offers two valuable benefits for the selected candidate. First, you will receive training in conducting qualitative interviews, which will strengthen your qualitative research skills and enhance your academic profile. Second, you will have the opportunity to use the collected interview data for your Master’s thesis, giving you access to unique and original data that can enrich your thesis trajectory

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in its education and research, as expressed in our mission ‘Creating positive societal impact’. EUR is home to 4.100 academics and professionals and almost 33.000 students from more than 140 countries. Everything we do, we do under the credo The Erasmian Way – Making Minds Matter. We’re global citizens, connecting, entrepreneurial, open-minded, and socially involved. These Erasmian Values function as our internal compass and create EUR’s distinctive and recognizable profile. From these values, with a broad perspective and with an eye for diversity, different backgrounds and opinions, our employees work closely together to solve societal challenges from the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of our research and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. www.eur.nl.

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s top-ranked business schools. RSM provides ground-breaking research and education furthering excellence in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam – a vital nexus of business, logistics and trade. RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who can become a force for positive change by carrying their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. Our first-class range of bachelor, master, MBA, PhD and executive programmes encourage them to become critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinkers and doers. Study information and activities for future students, executives and alumni are also organised from the RSM office in Chengdu, China. www.rsm.nl

RSM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, and nationalities.

Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship

Are you interested in becoming our research assistant? Please submit your application including a short motivation letter, your CV, and your grade list (from Osiris) in one pdf-file.

Please note: this vacancy closes on 30 September 2025 at 23:59.

Have any questions about this vacancy? Please send an email to tutoracademy@rsm.nl or weterings@rsm.nl