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PhD Position in Language Studies and Cognitive/Social Language Processing at Radboud University Radboud University in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

Temporary employment contract for a PhD position at 0.8 FTE (5-year contract) or 1.0 FTE (4-year contract), with an initial 1.5-year appointment and extension after positive evaluation. Gross monthly salary starts at €3,204 and rises to €4,051 from the fourth year onwards, plus 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and extra leave days.

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Netherlands

University

Radboud University

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Keywords

Psychology
Communication Studies
Natural Language Processing
Cognitive Processes
Research Method
Linguistics

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About this position

Radboud University is advertising a PhD Position at the Centre for Language Studies within the Faculty of Arts in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The position is embedded in the Centre for Language Studies (CLS) and the Graduate School for the Humanities, with research focused on the cognitive and social processes underlying language systems, language processing, and language use.

The PhD candidate will spend 75% of the time on doctoral research and thesis writing, and 25% on training and academic service to the Faculty of Arts, including teaching. The thesis topic should align with one of the CLS’s three major research questions and the research groups contributing to those focus areas.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a Master’s degree in a discipline related to CLS, or expect to complete the degree by 15 September 2026. Strong English and writing skills are required, and prior research experience (for example, a research assistantship) is an advantage.

Funding and employment: this is a paid PhD employment contract, offered at 0.8 FTE (5-year track) or 1.0 FTE (4-year track). The appointment begins with 1.5 years and may be extended after a positive evaluation. Salary starts at €3,204 gross per month and increases to €4,051 from the fourth year, plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, and extra leave days.

How to apply: applications must be submitted online via the vacancy portal. Address the letter of application to Suzanne van de Liefvoort and follow the document checklist in the application form. The deadline is 15 September 2026, and the preferred start date is 1 February 2027.

Funding details

Temporary employment contract for a PhD position at 0.8 FTE (5-year contract) or 1.0 FTE (4-year contract), with an initial 1.5-year appointment and extension after positive evaluation. Gross monthly salary starts at €3,204 and rises to €4,051 from the fourth year onwards, plus 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and extra leave days.

What's required

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a discipline related to the Centre for Language Studies, or expect to complete it by 15 September 2026. Candidates should be results-oriented, have a good command of English, and strong writing skills. Demonstrable research experience, such as a research assistantship, is considered an advantage.

How to apply

Apply only via the online application button on the vacancy page. Address the application letter to Suzanne van de Liefvoort and include the documents requested in the application form. Submit before 15 September 2026.

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