Kristine Krause

Call for Applications: Anthropology PhD Position at the University of Amsterdam for candidates from former Dutch colonies in the Americas. This is a fully funded PhD opportunity in Anthropology within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. The position is full-time (38 hours/week) and offers a monthly salary of €3,059–€3,881 . The project invites applicants from, or with heritage in, the Caribbean or South American regions shaped by Dutch colonialism and trans-Atlantic slavery. The research topic is open and can be chosen by the candidate, with strong relevance to decolonial research , identity , history , migration , culture , social justice , and community transformation . Applicants should submit a motivation letter, CV, research proposal (max 2000 words), writing sample (max 20 pages), and contact details of two academic/research referees. The proposal should include a title, abstract, introduction and research questions, theoretical approach, research design and methods, originality and significance, and references. The deadline is 26 June 2026 . Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online on 6 July 2026 . For questions, contact Prof. Kristine Krause at [email protected] . The University of Amsterdam emphasizes diversity, inclusion, curiosity, and critical thinking, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.