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PhD Candidate: Museums, Collections and Society - Indigenous Heritage Leiden University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Full-time PhD appointment for 4 years, with salary €3204–€4051 gross per month (P scale P0 to P3), plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, training and career development support, and possible tax break for candidates from outside the Netherlands.
Deadline
Jan 1, 2027
Country
Netherlands
University
Leiden University
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About this position
The PhD project is based in the Department of Archaeological Heritage and Society at Leiden University’s Faculty of Archaeology and forms part of the NWO-funded VICI project Making History in Indigenous South America (1500–2025): A Multi-Method Approach.
The position focuses on Mapuche histories within the broader project, which brings together historical research, museum collections, material culture analysis, and collaboration with Indigenous communities in Brazil and Chile. The doctoral research will contribute to an interdisciplinary, community-engaged study of colonial encounters, Indigenous agency, resilience, and continuity over time.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team, developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with Mapuche communities and partners in Chile. The project includes building an inventory of Mapuche objects held in European museum collections and selecting materials most relevant to the research in collaboration with community partners.
Research activities will involve visits to museums and archives as well as fieldwork in Europe and Chile. The student will also contribute to project-wide research, workshops, academic and public dissemination, and regular life in the faculty, department, and Graduate School of Archaeology.
The PhD is embedded in an internationally oriented research environment at Leiden University, where archaeology, heritage, and museum-based research are closely connected. The advert particularly encourages applications from Indigenous candidates and members of other underrepresented communities.
Funding details
Full-time PhD appointment for 4 years, with salary €3204–€4051 gross per month (P scale P0 to P3), plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, training and career development support, and possible tax break for candidates from outside the Netherlands.
What's required
A completed master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field is required. Applicants should have demonstrable ability and enthusiasm for collaborative research with Indigenous communities, experience with museum collections research, and good time-management, organizational, and communication skills. Skills in material culture analysis are an advantage. Very good knowledge of Spanish is essential. Knowledge of or willingness to learn Mapudungun is an advantage, as is knowledge about or lived experience in the South of Chile. Candidates must be willing to live in the Netherlands and travel for fieldwork outside the Netherlands.
How to apply
Apply via the AcademicTransfer/SuccessFactors application button. Submit one PDF with a motivation letter, CV, and contact details of two referees including their email addresses. Be available for an online interview in the last week of January 2027.
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Research Interests
Archaeology
Latin America
Material Culture
History
Anthropology
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