Overview

A PhD position in Law, Social Sciences at Leiden University, based in Leiden, Netherlands. Applications close on 31 Jan 2027. The listing states that the position is paid.

Key facts

Opportunity type: PhD position
Organization: Leiden University
Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Field / discipline: Law, Social Sciences
Application deadline: 31 Jan 2027
Funding / compensation: Paid
Duration: See source description
Last source check: No source check recorded

Project description

Conduct socio-legal and policy analysis with key stakeholders in selected countries.
Write a doctoral dissertation and co-author academic publications based on qualitative research.
Contribute to the project’s comparative framework within the subproject; within the work package (Imperial Genealogies and Constitutional Formation) and between the work packages.
Present research findings at events organized by the research project, such as 3 summer schools and 4 training events.
Willingness and ability to spend extended periods abroad for fieldwork and 2 secondments.
Help organize international workshops, conferences, and events with academic and civil society partners.
Contribute to project website and social media accounts.
A MSc or LLM in Anthropology, Political Science, Law, International Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, or a closely related field;
Demonstrated experience in conducting empirical research, ideally in the project’s country contexts (Jordan, Lebanon, Syria);
Experience working with (inter)national civil society actors;
Knowledge of constitutional reform, especially in relation to religion, democracy, and governance;
Familiarity with socio-legal literature and qualitative research methods;
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary and international research team;
Familiarity with one of the project’s country contexts (Jordan, Lebanon, Syria) is an asset;
Knowledge of written and spoken Arabic is strongly recommended.
An employment contract for the duration of four years. This contract falls under the CLA of Dutch Universities;
A salary between €3204 - €4051 gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours) (PhD student);
A holiday allowance (8%), an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), and an attractive pension scheme at ABP;
Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs for home-to-work travel;
Within our terms of employment individual choices model, you can exchange leave days and/or salary for benefits such as an advantageous sports subscription and bicycle scheme;
A home-working allowance (day and internet allowance) and attention for good workplaces. The University will also provide you with a laptop and a mobile telephone.
A cover letter stating your motivation for this position;
A curriculum vitae;
Transcripts from your bachelors and masters degrees;
A major writing sample (i.e Master’s thesis, article, or other class paper);
Names of 2-3 academic references.
In choosing between candidates, in case of equal suitability, preference will be given to internal candidates, women, the occupationally disabled and employees with a migration background.
A pre-employment screening (references, diplomas, certificate of good conduct (VOG)) may be part of the selection procedure.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. If you nevertheless choose to send us CVs, no rights can be derived from this. #LI-Hybrid

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What type of opportunity is this and where is it based?: This is a PhD position at Leiden University, based in Leiden, Netherlands.
What is the application deadline?: Application deadline: 31 Jan 2027. Confirm the current deadline on the original listing.
Is funding or compensation specified?: Paid. Check the original listing for exact amounts and conditions.
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