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The Institute of Political Science of Leiden University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences invites applicants for the position of a PhD Candidate in Political Science (1.0 FTE) Vacancy

Apply now The Institute of Political Science of Leiden University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences invites applicants for the position of a PhD Candidate in Political Science (1.0 FTE

their grip on their citizens. The Institute of Political Science at Leiden University is hiring a PhD researcher to join a project on understanding authoritarian regime’s social media tactics and repression

PhD Candidate in Political Science 'Social Distance in International Relations'

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PhD Candidate in Political Science ( Politics of Climate and Migration)

a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Key responsibilities We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD researcher to conduct independent research at the Institute of Political Science at Leiden

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Department of political science.

Making sense of today’s world - with its very fragile balances - is a challenge. Finding resilient solutions at the political and administrative level to those (foreseen and unforeseen) transformative breaks of balance is an even harder task. The researchers and teaching fellows of the department of Political Science embrace this challenge, providing political science and public administration-related knowledge to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

The diverse background of our staff - in political science, public administration, international relations, sociology, and philosophy - allows us to work creatively everyday towards finding those answers and solutions in diverse policy fields such as energy, climate, migration, foreign security, cyber, EU external relations, health and monetary policy. Focusing on both theory and practice, political and administrative processes are conceptualised, analysed, and compared - at both the national and international levels, with a specific interest in European and global politics.

Our objective is to guide the FASoS students to thinking critically and creatively about contemporary political challenges - and be leading actors in making sense of them, ultimately contributing to find those resilient solutions. The staff of the Department of Political Science contributes to the following programmes :

• BA European Studies
• BA Arts and Culture
• BA Digital Society
• BSc Global Studies
• Master European Studies
• Research Master European Studies
• Master European Public Affairs (in cooperation with the European Institute for Public Administration)
• Master Public Policy and Human Development (in cooperation with the Maastricht Graduate School of Governance)

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Department of Political Science

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The Department of Political Science is a member of the Dutch/Flemish research school Netherlands Institute of Government (NIG), the scholarly associations European Consortium of Political Research (ECPR) and University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES). Within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, our staff participates in the research programmes  Politics and Culture in Europe (PCE), and Globalisation, Transnationalism, and Development (GTD). Our researchers are an active part of contemporary European and international debates, presenting their current work both within and outside the faculty. Their engagement with the society at large - from local news, to citizens’ panels and students’ initiatives - makes our research community vibrant and dynamic. To know more about our department and current research projects, please contact Head of Department Prof. Dr. Esther Versluis

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Political Science at the UvA is one of the leading political science departments in Europe. It strives to be inclusive of all major theoretical, substantive and methodological colours in political science.

Political Science UvA encompasses innovative research and teaching programmes in comparative politics, international relations, European politics, political theory, political economy, and public policy, as well as cross-cutting themes including migration, conflict, democracy and its alternatives, gender and diversity, and transnational politics.

Political Science Research is organised into three Programme Groups, which are members of the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR):

• Challenges to Democratic Representation
• Political Economy and Transnational Governance (PETGOV)
• Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance

The University of Amsterdam offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Political Science.

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The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) offers a four-year programme leading to an internationally recognized degree. 

Our PhD researchers work on topics in the field of global development and social justice based on a strong theoretical footing and using cutting-edge qualitative and quantitative methods.

Providing a creative environment for critically-minded and independent scholars

The ISS’s aim is to provide a creative and lively  environment for  critically minded and independent scholars to contribute to positive social change, as well as global justice and equity. Many of our PhD candidates are experienced professionals with a track record in development, activism, academia and/ or public service, enriching the academic exchange with their experiences and views.

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All PhD researchers are invited to participate in our global research programme and in at least one of the research groups:

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• Political Ecology
• Governance, Law & Social Justice

Collaborative research schools

All PhD researchers at the International Institute of Social Studies are part of the CERES Research School for International Development  which offers a PhD training programme aimed at increasing the skills and knowledge required for writing a viable, implementable and academic research proposal.

They are also part of the Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and the Humanities  which offers  dozens of courses  to nurture innovative and interdisciplinary research excellence.

PhD researchers 'in the driver's seat'

Researchers join a diverse and close-knit community of scholars.

At the moment, 153 PhD candidates from 49 nationalities countries are enrolled in the PhD programme. Many of them work at their own desk in the ISS building, discussing their research with their peers and supervisory team, refining their research proposal, or are in the final phase of writing their thesis. Those in the second and third years of the programme are usually away doing fieldwork, collecting original data to answer their research questions.

Our philosophy is that PhD researchers are 'in the driver’s seat' for their project, working closely with our multidisciplinary and passionate faculty engaged in global development research.

A PhD researcher’s fieldwork activities benefit from belonging to a dynamic and vibrant community,  complimented by rigorous preparation including safety and security training, access to the ISS global network along with experienced and thoughtful guidance and solid institutional support.

ISS occasionally has vacancies for fully-funded PhD candidates, and takes part in several scholarship programmes. However, ISS does not have a scholarship programme of its own, and most PhD candidates organize their own funding , through their government, a foundation, or self-funding.

Candidates find that the PhD trajectory provides them with space to reflect on their experiences and that the degree opens opportunities to continue or change their career path.

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NIG provides a high-quality training program at the doctoral-level.

Our training program is targeted at PhD-Candidates of one of our NIG member institutions. Unsure whether your research institution is a NIG member? Click here . Our courses are also open to participants from other universities, if places are available. Please contact us for more information here .

Our training program has three goals:

• PhD-Candidates broaden their knowledge and familiarize themselves with pertinent developments in public administration and political science
• PhD-Candidates improve the quality of their own doctoral research by taking specialist courses as well as discussing theoretical- and methodological topics with top scholars and other PhD-Candidates
• PhD-Candidates gain access to a broad network of junior and senior scholars within their fields of research. 

This training program can be combined with requirements from your local graduate school. There are multiple ways to participate in our training program, read more about this below.

We offer a training program in which can be participated in multiple ways.

Option 1: All-inclusive PhD member

This option gives you access to all we have to offer. This means you can take all courses we offer (including international courses such as the ECPR methods courses), and you can also enter our annual work conference and other activities such as research seminars and colloquia for free. You register for courses and activities you want to attend individually, but only pay a one-time all-inclusive fee of 1700,-.

There are two ways you can make use of this unlimited access to our courses:

(1) You can follow our pre-set training program which consists of a study load of 30 EC of core courses and electives. Once these 30 EC are completed, you are offered a NIG diploma which is accredited by the European Association of Public Administration Accreditation (EAPAA). An accredited diploma is a prerequisite of some of our member universities before handing in your dissertation. Moreover, our diploma will benefit those with multidisciplinary backgrounds to show you are an expect in the field of public administration and/or political science.

(2) You can make your own mix and follow any of the core courses and electives that we offer, without following the pre-set training program. This means that you will receive certificates upon completion of the courses, but not qualify for a NIG diploma in the end. Of course, you can change your mind whenever you want. As long as you have completed the 30 EC program you can request a NIG diploma afterwards.

If you wish to attend more courses than the 30 EC, you can! You are not limited to our 30 EC training program making this all-inclusive option really all-inclusive. Moreover, with this membership you get access to all our other activities for free . More about that here .

Apply here for our all-inclusive PhD membership.

Option 2: Pick and choose

With this option you can pick and choose most courses offered by NIG on a one-by-one basis. For some courses there is limited capacity and these will then only be open for PhD-candidates enrolled in the full program.

Course fees are paid per course. Course fees are 100,- per course (1 day) for participants from member institutions and 150,- for third parties. For seminars (3-5 days) there is a fee of 500,- for participants from member institutions and 750,- for third parties. That means that our all-inclusive PhD-membership is usually the cheaper option if you attend more than three courses or combine these with participation .

Once you complete the course, you receive a NIG certificate for that individual course.

We believe enrolling in our all-inclusive training program is worth it because:

• It helps you develop your PhD-project .

NIG offers a set of courses on key topics (classics, integrity, research design) that help you craft and develop your PhD-project.

• It helps you to develop as an academic in general

The program helps you develop more broadly as a public administration and/or political science academic researcher, because you get to select from a broad range of types of courses (core, elective and both academic- and professional skills) as well as in content. In this way, you can develop the all-round academic that you want to become.

• It immerses you in the broad academic community

By joining NIG, you become part of the academic network in public administration and political science in the Netherlands and Flanders. You will meet and interact with top scholars in our field during our courses and make long-lasting connections with peers attending those courses.

• It offers an internationally accredited post-doctoral degree

If you complete the full program of 30 EC (15 EC core courses and 15 EC electives) you will have an internationally accredited (EAPAA) post-doctoral degree. An increasing amount of our member institutions are recommending (and sometimes requiring) a minimum of 30 EC training program. We help you get that in an accredited way.

• It is a flexible program

You can enroll in our courses in different years of your PhD. You can also add electives outside of the NIG curriculum to count towards your NIG diploma to really ensure you follow courses that benefit you.

• It is non-exclusive

Our training program offers many elective courses which we are constantly developing. If you aim to participate in other courses, for instance at your local graduate school or a summer method course, these can be accepted as electives that count towards your NIG diploma.

• It is field-specific

NIG builds on the joint forces and knowledge of 12 public administration and political science departments. Our curriculum builds on the best and the brightest of our field. All of our courses are developed for and given by academics in our disciplines.

• It is cost-efficient

If you choose to enroll in the all-inclusive membership option, your institution will pay a modest one-time fee. This will give you access to (1) all of our courses; (2) free participation in our annual work conference; (3) the right to participate in one (or more) or our currently six research colloquia.

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University of Groningen

International relations in historical perspective, international politics, nationalism, ethnic conflict and development, international relations, conflicts, territories and identities, comparative politics, history of politics and society, politics and society.

Maastricht University

Dutch politics, parties, parliaments and democracy, european union studies, international relations (60 ec), international political economy, conflict, power and politics, political science: specialization policy and politics.

Free University Amsterdam

European studies, international organisation, international studies, international relations (90 ec), political science: specialization comparative and european politics, political science: specialization international relations and transnational governance, europe: borders, identity and governance, political theory, political science: specialization global environmental governance, global political economy, politics, psychology, law and economics (pple).

University of Amsterdam

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39 Best universities for Political Science in the Netherlands

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the Netherlands ranked based on their research performance in Political Science. A graph of 7.83M citations received by 303K academic papers made by 39 universities in the Netherlands was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Amsterdam

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2. Utrecht University

3. Erasmus University Rotterdam

4. University of Groningen

5. Radboud University

6. Leiden University

7. Tilburg University

8. Maastricht University

9. Free University Amsterdam

10. Delft University of Technology

11. Wageningen University

12. University of Twente

13. Eindhoven University of Technology

14. Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Professional Education

15. Nyenrode Business University

16. Fontys University of Applied Sciences

17. HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

18. University of Humanistic Studies

19. Rotterdam University

20. Hague University of Applied Sciences

21. HAN University of Applied Sciences

22. Breda University of Applied Sciences

23. Zuyd University

24. Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen

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26. Saxion University

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28. NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

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30. Utrecht School of the Arts

31. AVANS University of Applied Sciences

32. Hogeschool Leiden, University of Professional Education

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34. University of Aruba

35. Codarts University of the Arts

36. Hotelschool The Hague

37. Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences

38. HZ University of Applied Sciences

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PhD Candidate in Political Science (Politics of Climate and Migration)

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Key responsibilities We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD researcher to conduct independent research at the Institute of Political Science at Leiden University. Specifically, we invite applicants to develop an innovative PhD proposal on empirical and normative issues around the ‘Climate Migration’ Dilemma (see next section). The PhD project will be supervised by Dr Katharina Natter, Dr Rebecca Ploof and Professor Jan Aart Scholte. Together, we offer comprehensive support, including expertise in comparative politics, political theory and global affairs, methodological guidance, and career development support. Moreover, the Institute offers ample opportunities for presenting your research, gaining experience in organizing academic events, and developing a strong profile for your post-PhD career. PhD candidates receive thorough research training at Leiden University. The PhD position also includes a generous financial package (see terms and conditions below) for fieldwork, conference attendance and training. Candidates are expected to teach two courses per year, usually as tutorial instructor. The ‘Climate Migration’ Dilemma Climate change and migration are among the most pressing challenges of the 21st century in both the Global North and the Global South. While climate activists and migration activists are usually politically aligned, their positions tend to collide on the use of the terms ’climate migration’ and ’climate refugees’. Migration scholars and activists tend to object to such terms. They argue that these terms obscure the complex dynamics of migration, strip people of their agency, and threaten refugees' legal protection under the 1951 UN Geneva Convention In contrast, climate activists and scholars often deploy the terms ‘climate migration’ and ‘climate refugee’ to highlight the extreme migratory repercussions that climate change is expected to generate and to advocate for immediate action to protect the environment. In framing climate migration as an emergency, they regularly resort to rhetoric warnings (e.g. ‘floods of refugees’), commonly used by nationalist and xenophobic actors. This can create an unexpected narrative convergence between climate activists and nationalist far-right actors, who adopt environmental concerns, such as the protection of pure and pristine nature for their own citizens, to back up their traditional, anti-immigration positions. While this political narrative is not mainstream (yet), the repositioning of nationalist, far-right actors on the issue of climate change is likely to gain further ground. Analyzing the political implications and normative risks of the terms ‘climate migration’ and ‘climate refugee’ is thus urgently needed. In this context, we invite prospective PhD candidates to develop a research proposal that empirically studies and normatively reflects on this intersection of migration, environmentalism and nationalism. As a prospective PhD researcher, you are free to propose your own theoretical framework, research design, case selection and methodology depending on your skills and interests, though we have also included some possible lines of inquiry below. Empirically, the project could examine how climate activists, migration activists, and nationalist groups understand, deploy, and mobilize around the term ‘climate migration’. It could delve into the narratives or advocacy strategies of (trans)national organizations (e.g. NGOs, social movements, political parties) and unpack their perceptions of the political opportunities and challenges associated with the term. Conceptually, the project could critically explore normative questions about the risks and rewards of crisis discourse around migration and climate change. The project could put the empirical material c

Requirements:

Selection criteria

• Applicants show enthusiasm, independence and relevant skills to implement the proposed research project.
• The proposed research project creatively addresses empirical and normative questions raised by the ‘Climate Migration’ Dilemma.
• Applicants hold (or are close to completing) a (research) master’s degree in political science or other relevant social science discipline. They have written (or are near to completing) a master’s thesis.
• Applicants have prior training in and a good command of the methodologies suggested in the research proposal, be they ethnographic, interview-based, quantitative and/or normative.
• Applicants ideally already have knowledge of interdisciplinary research on issues relevant to their proposal, including migration, climate change, nationalism and/or social movements
• Applicants meet the English language requirements of the Graduate School of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Leiden University. Proficiency in other languages relevant for the proposed research project is highly recommended.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an (online) interview in the period 7-15 May.

Salary Benefits:

Research at our Faculty/Institute The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences comprises four institutes: Education and Child Studies, Political Science, Psychology and Cultural Anthropology & Development Sociology. The Faculty also includes the Centre for Science and Technology Studies. The Faculty is home to 7,000 students and 1000 members of staff. Our teaching and research programmes cover diverse topics varying from adoption to political behaviour. For more information, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/social-behavioural-sciences . The Institute of Political Science has a strong research tradition in various areas of comparative, Dutch and international politics, as well as political theory. The Institute has around 85 academic staff, including many non-Dutch scholars, and houses a number of editorships of international refereed journals and book series. Members of the institute are also involved in a number of the university’s multi-disciplinary research centres, including Central and East European Studies, International Relations, Parties and Representation, Political Philosophy, Centrum voor Nederlandse Politiek en Bestuur and ReCNTR. The Institute is based in Leiden and in The Hague, where a large part of the teaching is done. The Institute offers a range of programmes at the Bachelor and Master levels and also trains PhD students in political science. The BSc programmes include general Political Science (in Dutch & English, in Leiden), International Politics (in Dutch & English, in Leiden), and International Relations and Organisations (in English, in The Hague). The one-year MSc programme (taught mostly in English) includes five specialisations in Leiden and one in The Hague. Terms and conditions The position starts on 1 September 2024. We offer a full-time PhD position. The salary is € 2,770.- to € 3,539.- gross per month (pay scale P, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). The PhD position includes a generous financial package for fieldwork (up to 10,000 EUR) as well as for attending scientific conferences and substantive/methodological training (up to 6,250 EUR). Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with an additional holiday bonus (8% of annual salary) and end-of-year bonus (8.3% of annual salary), training and career development. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions . Diversity Diversity and inclusion are core values of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research.

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The Institute of Political Science in Leiden University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences invites applications for the position ofPhD Candidate in Political Science (Politics of Climate and Migration) (1.0 FTE)Vacancy number 14512Key re...

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The Institute of Political Science of Leiden University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences invites applicants for the position of aPhD Candidate in Political Science (1.0 FTE)Vacancy number 14673Key responsibilitiesThe PhD researcher wil...

PhD Candidate in Political Science 'Social Distance in International Relations'

The Institute of Political Science of Leiden University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences invites applicants for the position of aPhD Candidate in Political Science ‘Social Distance in International Relations’ (1.0 FTE)Vacancy number 14...

PhD Candidate: Doing Gender Studies in Changing Political Climates

Employment 0.8 - 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of Social SciencesApplication deadline 15 April 2024Are you excited about gender studies research? And would yo...

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PhD Candidate in Political Science (Politics of Climate and Migration)

The Institute of Political Science in Leiden University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences invites applications for the position of

PhD Candidate in Political Science (Politics of Climate and Migration) (1.0 FTE) Vacancy number 14512

Key responsibilities We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD researcher to conduct independent research at the Institute of Political Science at Leiden University. Specifically, we invite applicants to develop an innovative PhD proposal on empirical and normative issues around the ‘Climate Migration’ Dilemma (see next section).

The PhD project will be supervised by Dr Katharina Natter, Dr Rebecca Ploof and Professor Jan Aart Scholte. Together, we offer comprehensive support, including expertise in comparative politics, political theory and global affairs, methodological guidance, and career development support. Moreover, the Institute offers ample opportunities for presenting your research, gaining experience in organizing academic events, and developing a strong profile for your post-PhD career.

PhD candidates receive thorough research training at Leiden University. The PhD position also includes a generous financial package (see terms and conditions below) for fieldwork, conference attendance and training. Candidates are expected to teach two courses per year, usually as tutorial instructor.

The ‘Climate Migration’ Dilemma Climate change and migration are among the most pressing challenges of the 21st century in both the Global North and the Global South. While climate activists and migration activists are usually politically aligned, their positions tend to collide on the use of the terms ’climate migration’ and ’climate refugees’. Migration scholars and activists tend to object to such terms. They argue that these terms obscure the complex dynamics of migration, strip people of their agency, and threaten refugees' legal protection under the 1951 UN Geneva Convention In contrast, climate activists and scholars often deploy the terms ‘climate migration’ and ‘climate refugee’ to highlight the extreme migratory repercussions that climate change is expected to generate and to advocate for immediate action to protect the environment. In framing climate migration as an emergency, they regularly resort to rhetoric warnings (e.g. ‘floods of refugees’), commonly used by nationalist and xenophobic actors.

This can create an unexpected narrative convergence between climate activists and nationalist far-right actors, who adopt environmental concerns, such as the protection of pure and pristine nature for their own citizens, to back up their traditional, anti-immigration positions. While this political narrative is not mainstream (yet), the repositioning of nationalist, far-right actors on the issue of climate change is likely to gain further ground. Analyzing the political implications and normative risks of the terms ‘climate migration’ and ‘climate refugee’ is thus urgently needed. In this context, we invite prospective PhD candidates to develop a research proposal that empirically studies and normatively reflects on this intersection of migration, environmentalism and nationalism. As a prospective PhD researcher, you are free to propose your own theoretical framework, research design, case selection and methodology depending on your skills and interests, though we have also included some possible lines of inquiry below.

Empirically, the project could examine how climate activists, migration activists, and nationalist groups understand, deploy, and mobilize around the term ‘climate migration’. It could delve into the narratives or advocacy strategies of (trans)national organizations (e.g. NGOs, social movements, political parties) and unpack their perceptions of the political opportunities and challenges associated with the term.

Conceptually, the project could critically explore normative questions about the risks and rewards of crisis discourse around migration and climate change. The project could put the empirical material collected in conversation with, for instance, theoretical analyses of the power of discourse and knowledge; the politics of emergency and ‘exception’; or the anti-democratic impact of depoliticizing climate change.

The ‘cases’ studied could be countries, (transnational) social movements, or specific political actors within or across countries of the Global South and/or Global North. Similarly, a variety of data collection and analysis methods (e.g. participant observation, process tracing, content, discourse or sentiment analysis, semi-structured or life history interviews etc.) could be relevant. We hope that the research design you propose will generate new empirical and normative insights into the interplay between climate activists, migration activists, and anti-migration nationalists – and are looking forward to read your research ideas!

Selection criteria

• Applicants show enthusiasm, independence and relevant skills to implement the proposed research project.
• The proposed research project creatively addresses empirical and normative questions raised by the ‘Climate Migration’ Dilemma.
• Applicants hold (or are close to completing) a (research) master’s degree in political science or other relevant social science discipline. They have written (or are near to completing) a master’s thesis.
• Applicants have prior training in and a good command of the methodologies suggested in the research proposal, be they ethnographic, interview-based, quantitative and/or normative.
• Applicants ideally already have knowledge of interdisciplinary research on issues relevant to their proposal, including migration, climate change, nationalism and/or social movements
• Applicants meet the English language requirements of the Graduate School of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Leiden University. Proficiency in other languages relevant for the proposed research project is highly recommended.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an (online) interview in the period 7-15 May.

Research at our Faculty/Institute The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences comprises four institutes: Education and Child Studies, Political Science, Psychology and Cultural Anthropology & Development Sociology. The Faculty also includes the Centre for Science and Technology Studies. The Faculty is home to 7,000 students and 1000 members of staff. Our teaching and research programmes cover diverse topics varying from adoption to political behaviour. For more information, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/social-behavioural-sciences .

The Institute of Political Science has a strong research tradition in various areas of comparative, Dutch and international politics, as well as political theory. The Institute has around 85 academic staff, including many non-Dutch scholars, and houses a number of editorships of international refereed journals and book series. Members of the institute are also involved in a number of the university’s multi-disciplinary research centres, including Central and East European Studies, International Relations, Parties and Representation, Political Philosophy, Centrum voor Nederlandse Politiek en Bestuur and ReCNTR. The Institute is based in Leiden and in The Hague, where a large part of the teaching is done.

The Institute offers a range of programmes at the Bachelor and Master levels and also trains PhD students in political science. The BSc programmes include general Political Science (in Dutch & English, in Leiden), International Politics (in Dutch & English, in Leiden), and International Relations and Organisations (in English, in The Hague). The one-year MSc programme (taught mostly in English) includes five specialisations in Leiden and one in The Hague.

Terms and conditions The position starts on 1 September 2024. We offer a full-time PhD position. The salary is € 2,770.- to € 3,539.- gross per month (pay scale P, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). The PhD position includes a generous financial package for fieldwork (up to 10,000 EUR) as well as for attending scientific conferences and substantive/methodological training (up to 6,250 EUR).

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with an additional holiday bonus (8% of annual salary) and end-of-year bonus (8.3% of annual salary), training and career development. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions .

Diversity Diversity and inclusion are core values of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research.

Information Further enquiries can be directed to Dr Katharina Natter, email: [email protected] .

Applications Please submit your online application no later than 23:59 CET on 15 April 2024 via the blue button of our application system. Applicants should submit online:

• A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) outlining the candidate's interest in and suitability for the position.
• A CV covering relevant study and work experience, language proficiency and other skills.
• A research proposal (max. 2000 words, excluding the bibliography) outlining a specific research question, its academic and societal contributions, as well as the theory and methods suggested to study the ‘Climate Migration’ Dilemma.
• A Master's thesis, academic paper or article. This will be used to assess the applicant's ability to formulate and delimit research tasks and analyse and present research results.
• The names and contact details of two referees. No reference letters should be submitted at the application stage: they will be requested for shortlisted candidates.

The selection interviews will take place in between 7 and 15 May 2024. You are kindly requested to be available in this period.

Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.