Postdoctoral researcher in sedimentary DNA analysis of human-wildlife relationships (0.6 fte)
The Faculty of Archaeology at Leiden University is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to study research on human-wildlife relationships during the Mesolithic-Neolithic transition using sedimentary DNA analysis.
Deadline 12 January 2026 >> Go to the vacancy
Research assistant non/human music in contemporary speculative fiction (0.7 fte)
The LUCAS Institute at the Faculty of Humanities of the Leiden University is looking for a research assistant to undertake research and project administration related to the technological and non/human aspects of music creation and performance in contemporary speculative fiction.
Deadline 15 January 2026 >> Go to the vacancy
PhD position in creating mutual understanding among stakeholders (0.8 - 1.0 fte)
The Institute of Public Administration at Leiden University is looking for a PhD candidate to study enhancement possibilities of the relationship between citizen collectives, local governments, and non-participants, and improving the effectiveness of collectives as intermediaries.
Deadline 15 February 2026 >> Go to the vacancy
PhD candidate in LangProProfessional Opportunities in the Early Modern Language Sector (1,0 fte)
The Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS) is looking for a PhD candidate to study early modern female language professionals in England, the Low Countries, France, and the German lands, examining how women benefited from work in the language industry.
Deadline 15 February 2026 >> Go to the vacancy
PhD candidate for project LangPro: 'Societies and Guilds in the Language Industry' (1,0 fte)
The Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS) is looking for a PhD candidate to study how language professionals supported each other by uniting in guilds, societies, and associations in early modern North-West Europe.
Deadline 15 February 2026 >> Go to the vacancy
Postdoctoral Researcher in violence & violence prevention (0,8 - 1,0 fte)
The Research group Violence & Violence Prevention at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher with research and teaching expertise in interpersonal violence.
Deadline 15 February 2026 >> Go to the vacancy
PhD fellowship in Chinese Studies sponsored by the Hulsewé-Wazniewski Foundation (1,0 fte)
The HWS PhD fellow will conduct original research toward the writing of a PhD dissertation on a topic with clear relevance to the mission of HWS and contribute to the organisation of related events and activities.
Deadline 1 March 2026 >> Go to the vacancy
Fellowships at Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV)
KITLV invites external scholars to apply for a fellowship for the duration of 3 months to work on a publication or research project of their own choice in the fields of Southeast Asian or Caribbean Studies.
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Visiting Fellowship Programme at African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL)
ASCL invites scholars to apply for a Visiting Research Fellowship to work on an individual research project with a focus on Africa.
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Fellowships at International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS)
IIAS invites excellent scholars to apply for a fellowship to work on an important aspect of Asian studies research in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
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