At a glance
- Opportunity
- PhD position
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Funding / pay
- paid
- Application source
- AcademicTransfer
Project summary
- reviewing literature on the effects of language brokering on emotions and attitudes;
- carrying out in-depth studies to investigate the effects of child language brokering on attitudes and emotions, and on family communication and family dynamics;
- collaborating in an interdisciplinary research team;
- committing to open science practices such as pre-registering studies;
- contributing to knowledge utilization (outreach) activities undertaken by the team;
- submission of a PhD thesis within the period of appointment;
- presenting intermediate research results at workshops and conferences;
- participating in the Research School and Faculty of Humanities PhD training programmes;
- co-teaching courses at BA-level in the second and third year of the appointment (maximum 0,2 fte per year).
- a completed Master's degree in Linguistics, Education, Psychology, Anthropology or a related field;
- excellent research skills demonstrated by a Master thesis;
- solid knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods;
- strong communicative and organizational skills, a cooperative attitude and commitment to team science;
- enthusiasm for communicating academic research to non-academic audiences;
- enthusiasm for teaching;
- participation in the ACLC and the national research school training program;
- excellent proficiency in English for academic purposes;
- proficiency in Dutch (B2 level or higher), sufficient to conduct data collection;
- proficiency in a widely spoken heritage language (e.g., Arabic, Turkish, Polish) is a plus.
- We offer a temporary employment contract for the period of 48 months. The first contract will be for 16 months, with an extension for the following 32 months, contingent on a positive performance evaluation within the first 12 months. The preferred starting date is 01 February 2027;
- Excellent possibilities for further professional development and education;
- Excellent support research facilities (such as the Speech Lab);
- A letter of motivation.
- A list of relevant BA modules and all Master-level modules you have taken, with an official transcript of grades.
- The names and contact details of two referents, including your thesis advisor, who may be approached by the selection committee.
- A writing sample, for example a published paper or (a chapter from) your MA thesis.
Application documents
- A full academic CV.
What's offered
- Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from €3.204 in the first year to €4.051 (scale P) in the last year. This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile PhD candidate applicable. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable;
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How to apply
Apply via AcademicTransfer before 19 Oct 2026. Confirm the current requirements there.
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