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Erasmus University Rotterdam

PhD Position in Citizen Collectives & Government Collaboration at Erasmus University Rotterdam Erasmus University Rotterdam in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Participatory Action Research

Funding

The position is fully funded according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU), with a salary of €3,059 – €3,881 per month (full-time, Scale PhD). Benefits include 41 days paid leave (40h contract), 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme (ABP), collective insurance discounts, partially paid parental leave, additional partner leave, and support for international staff including 30%-ruling eligibility and Dual Career Programme.

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Expired

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Netherlands

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Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Keywords

Participatory Action Research
Sociology
Political Science
Urban Planning
Public Administration
Ethnography

About this position

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is offering a fully funded PhD position focused on the study of new collaborative partnerships between citizen collectives (CCs) and local governments. The position is based at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) and is part of the larger ECCO research consortium, Empowering Citizen Collectives. The research will be supervised by prof.dr. Jurian Edelenbos, Dr. Ingmar van Meerkerk, and Dr. Wouter Spekkink.

The project aims to understand how CCs and local governments can co-create public value through partnerships grounded in trust, reciprocity, inclusiveness, and joint ownership. The research will employ comparative case studies, participatory action research, and Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) to address complex, real-world problems. The PhD researcher will collect and analyze data from multiple CCs across Rotterdam, Arnhem, and other municipalities, conduct longitudinal studies, and develop an interactive game to simulate co-creative strategies.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Studies, or a related field, with experience in qualitative, community-based, participatory, or ethnographic research. Proficiency in Dutch and English is mandatory. The position offers a salary of €3,059 – €3,881 per month (full-time), 41 days paid leave, holiday and year-end bonuses, pension scheme, and various benefits for international staff. The start date is 1 September 2026, and the application deadline is 14 February 2026.

To apply, candidates must submit a motivation letter and CV via the EUR applicant portal. The selection process includes two interviews between mid-January and mid-February 2026. For more information, contact prof.dr. Jurian Edelenbos at [email protected].

Key academic keywords: citizen collectives, government collaboration, public value co-creation, participatory action research, soft systems methodology, urban studies, public administration, political science, ethnography.

Funding details

The position is fully funded according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU), with a salary of €3,059 – €3,881 per month (full-time, Scale PhD). Benefits include 41 days paid leave (40h contract), 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme (ABP), collective insurance discounts, partially paid parental leave, additional partner leave, and support for international staff including 30%-ruling eligibility and Dual Career Programme.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Studies, or a related field. Experience with qualitative research, especially community-based, participatory, or ethnographic research, is required. Candidates should demonstrate strong academic motivation, the ability to independently structure research, and clear communication skills in both Dutch and English. Motivation for open and responsible science is expected.

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