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L.A. (Marloes) van Noorloos
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Promovendus Strafrecht en Criminologie (1,0 fte) Leiden University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Criminology
Funding
Full-time PhD employment for four years with a salary of €3204–€4051 gross per month at 38 hours per week, plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, and full OV travel reimbursement for commuting.
Deadline
Dec 3, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Leiden University
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About this position
Leiden University’s Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology is offering a full-time PhD position on financial vulnerability and criminal fines in the Netherlands. The project examines how financial vulnerability may affect the imposition and enforcement of criminal fines, how fines impact people in practice, and how these issues relate to core legal principles.
The doctoral researcher will combine social-scientific and legal research in a socio-legal project. The work includes interviews, statistical analysis with R, and analysis of case law. The research is embedded in the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology and connected to the faculty’s broader research environment in criminal justice and effective criminal proceedings.
The position is jointly supervised by scholars from criminal law and criminology, reflecting its interdisciplinary character. The candidate will work with a team that contributes to research and teaching in criminology, criminal law, and criminal procedure, while also participating in academic activities organized by the institute.
Alongside the dissertation research, the PhD candidate will contribute to teaching and to the wider research programme in criminal justice. The advertised position is based at Leiden University’s Faculty of Law, which operates across Leiden and The Hague and emphasizes multidisciplinary, socially relevant research and education.
Funding details
Full-time PhD employment for four years with a salary of €3204–€4051 gross per month at 38 hours per week, plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, and full OV travel reimbursement for commuting.
What's required
Applicants must have a completed master’s degree in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field, combined with a completed law degree, preferably with a specialization in criminal law. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest and aptitude for academic research, preferably evidenced by a strong thesis, papers and/or publications. Experience with qualitative and advanced quantitative research skills is expected, preferably including interviewing and analysis of qualitative data (e.g. Atlas.ti) and working with statistical software (e.g. SPSS, Stata, or R). Strong analytical skills and excellent command of Dutch and English, spoken and written, are required. Applicants should be able to work well in a team and independently.
How to apply
Apply through the university application system. Submit your application before 3 December 2026, including a motivation letter and CV, and address it to mw. S. Mattheus. Further information can be requested from Rosa Koenraadt by email.
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prof. mr. at Leiden University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Justice
prof. mr. at Leiden University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Justice
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