PhD Opportunity in Gender-Related Violence

Fully funded PhD in Gender-Related Violence at Leiden University, based in The Hague, investigating gender-related violence including femicide in the Netherlands.

🔍 Quick Snapshot

Provider: Leiden University
Opportunity Type: Fully Funded PhD Position
Deadline: 25 June 2025
Start Date: 15 October 2025
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Themes: Gender-Related Violence, Femicide, Mixed-Methods Research

🌍 About the Opportunity

This PhD project at Leiden University's Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) focuses on gender-related violence in the Netherlands, utilizing the Dutch Femicide Monitor and other datasets. The role offers a 4-year full-time, funded position to develop meaningful contributions in violence studies, teaching, and policy engagement.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Master's degree in Criminology, Sociology, Gender Studies, Psychology, or related fields
Fluency in Dutch and English
Strong academic background in quantitative and qualitative research
Commitment to addressing gender-related violence
Readiness to teach courses like Minor Violence Studies

🎁 Benefits

Monthly salary: €2,901–€3,707
8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus
Employer pension contributions
Full public transport commuting reimbursement
29+ vacation days (38-hour workweek)

📝 How to Apply

Prepare your application materials (CV, motivation letter, research plan, references).
Submit your application online via the Leiden University portal.
Ensure submission by the deadline: 25 June 2025.
Interviews will be held in early July 2025.
Successful candidates begin on 15 October 2025.

📅 Program Timeline

Application Deadline: 25 June 2025
Interviews: Early July 2025
Start Date: 15 October 2025

🚀 Ready to Tackle Gender Violence?

Apply now for this fully funded PhD opportunity at Leiden University and contribute to understanding and preventing gender-related violence in the Netherlands.

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Questions? Email Prof. Dr. Marieke Liem.