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Doctoral Fellow in Modern and Contemporary History – Language Struggle in Belgium Ghent University in Belgium

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

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Belgium

University

Ghent University

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Keywords

Sociology
Political Science
Network Analysis
History
Corpus Linguistics
Digital Humanities
Modern History
Nationalism
Collective Action
Archive

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About this position

Ghent University invites applications for a full-time doctoral fellowship in the Department of History, focusing on the research project ‘Language Struggle: National Movements in the Streets of Belgium, 1951–1993’. This project aims to systematically map nationalist agitation in post-war Belgium, examining the spatial and temporal distribution of collective action, mobilisation strategies, underlying networks, interactions between movements, and repertoires of contention. The research leverages newly accessible archives from Belgian police services and employs computational methods such as GIS mapping, network analysis, and corpus linguistics to identify patterns and systemic trends in nationalist mobilisations.

The successful candidate will join the research group for Modern and Contemporary History and collaborate with the Ghent Centre for Digital Humanities (Ghent CDH). The position offers strong integration into both national and international research communities and provides an individualised training programme within the Ghent University Doctoral School of Arts, Humanities and Law. The fellowship is initially for 12 months, extendable up to 48 months following a positive evaluation. The grant is tax-free and determined based on family status and seniority, with additional benefits including 36 days of paid annual leave, professional development opportunities, eco-vouchers, and bicycle commuting reimbursement.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in History or a related field with demonstrated interest in historical research. Candidates who have recently submitted their Master’s thesis are encouraged to apply. Required qualifications include experience with qualitative and/or quantitative socio-historical research methods, familiarity with systematic processing of large source corpora, knowledge of recent Belgian history, and expertise or willingness to learn digital humanities methods. Excellent research qualities and proficiency in Dutch, French, and English are mandatory.

The application deadline is August 17, 2026. Interested candidates should send their CV, diploma copy, motivation letter, and a short research design (maximum 1 page) to Dr. Antoon Vrints at [email protected]. Late applications will not be considered. Ghent University is committed to equal opportunities and diversity, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

For further information and to apply, visit the application portal: https://academicpositions.com/#apply.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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