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Doctoral researcher
PhD Position at the Centre for Language Studies
Radboud University
An open-topic salaried doctoral position embedded in the Centre for Language Studies, combining dissertation research, graduate training, academic service and teaching.
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Employment
Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Doctoral researcher
- Employment type
- Not stated
- Contract
- Not stated
- Contract ends
- Not stated
- Original contract term
- Four years at 1.0 FTE or five years at 0.8 FTE. Initial 1.5-year contract, followed by extension after a positive evaluation.
- Schedule
- 0.8 to 1.0 FTE
- Workplace
- Not stated
- FTE
- 0.8–1
- Salary
- €3,059 gross per month initially, rising to €3,881 gross per month from the fourth year, based on a 38-hour work week.
- Department or school
- Faculty of Arts, Centre for Language Studies
- Posted
- 17 Jul 2026
Role
Responsibilities
- Develop an original doctoral thesis aligned with one of the Centre for Language Studies’ major questions concerning cognitive and social processes underlying language systems, processing and use.
Candidate profile
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a discipline related to the Centre for Language Studies, completed by 15 September 2026 at the latest.
Requirements
- Strong academic writing, independent research, project planning and ability to contribute to teaching and academic service.
- Good command of English and good writing skills.
- Demonstrable research experience, such as a research assistantship, is an advantage.
Employment package
Benefits
- €3,059 gross per month initially, rising to €3,881 gross per month from the fourth year, based on a 38-hour work week.
- Employment-based doctoral appointment. No separate tuition charge is stated.
- 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, 30 or 41 annual leave days for full-time employees, pension, flexible working conditions, training, sports and cultural discounts.
- Four years at 1.0 FTE or five years at 0.8 FTE. Initial 1.5-year contract, followed by extension after a positive evaluation.
- Number available: 1 per vacancy
Application
Documents and steps
Documents
- CV, cover letter and documents requested in the application form. The form also requests bachelor’s and master’s grade lists and a research proposal of no more than 500 words.
Steps
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Upload grade lists
Upload a research proposal of no more than 500 words
Upload CV and cover letter
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Deadline
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Application deadline 15 September 2026.Radboud University
Funding
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Gross monthly salary €3,059 to €3,881.Radboud University
Qualifications And Requirements
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Master’s degree in a discipline related to the Centre for Language Studies, completed by 15 September 2026 at the latest. Good command of English and good writing skills. Demonstrable research experience, such as a research assistantship, is an advantage.Radboud University
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