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PhD in Nihilistic Violent Extremist Groups, Criminology and Psychology Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 24, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is hiring a PhD student (4 years) on Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) groups in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The project is interdisciplinary and combines criminology, psychology, statistics, and data science to study radical online groups, especially those involving adolescents and young adults and driven by chaos and online status rather than a clear ideology.
You will work with Prof. dr. Jan-Willem van Prooijen, Prof. dr. Arjan Blokland, and Dr. Elanie Rodermond within the Social Psychology section at VU Amsterdam, with links to the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR). The role includes mapping literature, identifying and monitoring data sources, analyzing and curating social media data, presenting at conferences, publishing peer-reviewed articles, teaching support, and completing and defending a PhD thesis.
Eligibility highlights: a completed or soon-to-be-completed Research Master in criminology, psychology, data science, or a related field; strong quantitative methods and statistics; interest in extremism, radicalization, and terrorism; willingness to learn mixed methods; and excellent English communication skills.
Funding: full-time PhD employment with a gross monthly salary of €3,059 to €3,881, initially for 1 year with the possibility of extension. The position is scheduled to start by 1 January 2027 at the latest.
Deadline: 24 August 2026. Apply via the vacancy page; email applications are not accepted.
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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