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Postdoc historisch onderzoek naar de BVD Universiteit Utrecht in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
Temporary 0.8 FTE postdoc position for five months; gross monthly salary €4,925–€6,682 (scale 11, based on a 38-hour work week), plus 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Utrecht University
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About this position
This postdoc is based at Utrecht University and focuses on an exploratory historical investigation into the Binnenlandse Veiligheidsdienst (BVD) in the decades after the Second World War.
The project asks how the BVD and related intelligence services gathered information about former resistance members, victims of persecution, and victims of political violence in Indonesia. The appointed researcher will use literature review and exploratory archival/source research to map the current state of knowledge and identify opportunities for further study.
The vacancy is situated in the Faculty of Humanities, within an environment that brings together history and related disciplines in the historic city centre of Utrecht. The university describes a collaborative research setting with strong attention to societal themes, academic exchange, and an inclusive working culture.
The work is framed as a short-term, research-oriented assignment aimed at producing a report for ongoing public and parliamentary interest in the topic.
Funding details
Temporary 0.8 FTE postdoc position for five months; gross monthly salary €4,925–€6,682 (scale 11, based on a 38-hour work week), plus 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
What's required
A completed PhD is required. Candidates should be experienced historians with research expertise in Dutch postwar and postcolonial history. Applicants must demonstrably have knowledge of relevant historiography and theory, insight into the challenges of researching contemporary history, and experience with research in hard-to-access archives.
How to apply
Apply via the AcademicTransfer application link. Contact the supervisor for more information if needed.
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Professors
prof. dr. at Universiteit Utrecht
Netherlands
Research Interests
History
Archive
Postcolonial Studies
Political Science
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