PhD position in Early Modern Language Sector, History and Linguistics at Leiden University Leiden University in Netherlands

Leiden University is offering a PhD position within the LangPro project, focusing on professional opportunities in the early modern language sector across Northwest Europe. The four-year project investigates guilds and societies that supported language professionals between 1550 and 1650, utilizing archival research and collaborative database development. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in history, linguistics, or literature, and is particularly suited for historians, linguists, and literary scholars interested in the intersection of language, society, and professionalization during the early modern period.

The research will involve studying historical records and societies that shaped the language sector, providing insights into the professional landscape of language experts in early modern Europe. The project encourages interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration, making it a stimulating environment for those interested in archival work and historical linguistics.

No specific funding details or application deadlines are mentioned in the available information. Interested applicants should consult the provided project and university links for further details and application instructions. The position is based at Leiden University, a leading institution in the Netherlands known for its research excellence in the humanities.