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Funded PhD Position in Language Studies and Cognition at Radboud University Radboud University in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Funded PhD opportunity with employment at Radboud University. The position is 0.8-1.0 FTE, with a temporary contract of 1.5 years initially and extension to 4 or 5 years depending on evaluation. Salary starts at €3,059 gross per month and rises to €3,881 from the fourth year onwards, plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Netherlands

University

Radboud University

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Keywords

Computer Science
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Communication Studies
Natural Language Processing
Language Learning
Teaching And Learning
Cognitive Processes
Research Method
Linguistics

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About this position

Radboud University is advertising a funded PhD position in the Centre for Language Studies (CLS) within the Faculty of Arts. The project is ideal for candidates interested in linguistics, cognitive science, communication studies, and related areas of language research.

The PhD candidate will contribute to a better understanding of the cognitive and social processes underlying language systems, processing, and use. The thesis must align with one of CLS’s three major research questions: (1) how language systems are structured and evolve, (2) how humans and machines acquire languages, or (3) how human communication and cognition interact.

The position is embedded in the Graduate School for the Humanities. The successful candidate will spend 75% of their time on PhD research and thesis writing, and 25% on training and academic service in the Faculty of Arts, including teaching. The role is therefore suitable for applicants who want a research-focused PhD with some teaching and academic service experience.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a Master’s degree in a discipline related to CLS, or expect to complete it by 15 September 2026. A good command of English and good writing skills are required. Research experience, such as a research assistantship, is considered an advantage.

Funding and employment: this is a salaried PhD employment contract at Radboud University. The gross monthly salary is €3,059 to €3,881, with an initial contract of 1.5 years and possible extension to a total of 4 years (1.0 FTE) or 5 years (0.8 FTE), subject to evaluation. Additional benefits include an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and extra leave options.

Application deadline: 15 September 2026. Applications must be submitted via the university application portal. The application letter should be addressed to Suzanne van de Liefvoort.

This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in language structure, language acquisition, cognition, communication, and machine language learning within a strong humanities and language research environment at Radboud University in the Netherlands.

Funding details

Funded PhD opportunity with employment at Radboud University. The position is 0.8-1.0 FTE, with a temporary contract of 1.5 years initially and extension to 4 or 5 years depending on evaluation. Salary starts at €3,059 gross per month and rises to €3,881 from the fourth year onwards, plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.

What's required

Applicants must have a Master's degree in a discipline related to the Centre for Language Studies, or expect to complete the degree by 15 September 2026. Candidates should have a good command of English, strong writing skills, and demonstrable research experience such as a research assistantship is advantageous. The PhD topic must fit one of the Centre for Language Studies' three big questions.

How to apply

Apply only via the university application button/portal. Address the application letter to Suzanne van de Liefvoort and include the documents requested in the application form. Submit before 15 September 2026.

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