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PhD Position in Belonging of European Muslims to the EU Leiden University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Full-time PhD position initially for one year, extendable by three years after positive evaluation. Salary ranges from €3,204 to €4,051 gross per month (pay scale P) under the Dutch universities collective labour agreement, with additional holiday pay, end-of-year bonus, training and career development, sabbatical leave, and possible tax break for international spouses.
Deadline
Oct 26, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Leiden University
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Leiden University’s Institute for History is advertising a PhD position in the area of Belonging of European Muslims to the EU. The project is part of the NOW Open-L funded research programme European Muslims and Belonging to the EU, 2015–2025, led by Professor Sarah Wolff.
The PhD researcher will contribute primarily to WP2, Agency of Belonging in Europe, and will study how European Muslims act as transnational and bottom-up agents shaping, negotiating, and contesting belonging in European communities and institutions. The project combines EU studies, social movement theory, digital methods, and discourse analysis, with attention to mobilisation, demonstrations, strategic litigation, anti-racism, anti-Islamophobia, freedom of religion or belief, EU foreign policy, and climate change.
Applicants should have an MA or RMES in political science, international relations, European (Union) studies, migration, or sociology, plus strong research and interview skills. Excellent English is required, along with the ability to read and analyse Arabic-language written and digital sources; additional languages such as French, Dutch, Bulgarian, Turkish, or Moroccan Arabic are an advantage. The candidate must live and work from the Netherlands.
The position is full-time, initially for one year and extendable by three years after positive evaluation. Salary is €3,204–€4,051 gross per month, with holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, training and career development, sabbatical leave, and possible tax benefits for international spouses.
Applications must be submitted in English by 26 October 2026 via the university application system. Required documents include a cover letter, a research proposal (max 1000 words), CV, and MA thesis in PDF format.
Funding details
Full-time PhD position initially for one year, extendable by three years after positive evaluation. Salary ranges from €3,204 to €4,051 gross per month (pay scale P) under the Dutch universities collective labour agreement, with additional holiday pay, end-of-year bonus, training and career development, sabbatical leave, and possible tax break for international spouses.
What's required
Applicants must hold an MA or RMES in political science, international relations, European (Union) studies, migration, or sociology by the time of appointment; if not yet completed, a supervisor statement must confirm completion by appointment. Candidates should have strong research skills, especially interview skills, with mostly qualitative methods and quantitative skills as a plus. They must be able to work independently and in an international team, have excellent English, and be able to read and analyse Arabic-language written and digital sources. Knowledge of French, Dutch, Bulgarian, Turkish, Moroccan Arabic (Darija), or other relevant languages is an advantage. Good writing skills and interest in the EU, belonging, minorities in Europe, and Muslims are required. The candidate must live and work from the Netherlands.
How to apply
Submit the application in English via the blue button in the university application system by 26 October 2026. Include a cover letter, a research proposal of maximum 1000 words, a CV with publications if applicable, and a copy of your MA thesis in PDF format. Quote the vacancy number in your application.
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