One GROW Position Open Now at Leiden University

Leiden University is providing one further PhD place underneath the GROW challenge, collaborating with Prof. Janine Ubink, Prof. Mayke Kaag, and/or Prof. Chibuike Uche (ASCL). This is an thrilling alternative to work on authorized pluralism in Africa, with a deal with the intersection of legislation, society, governance, and conventional justice programs. If you might be a perfect candidate with a ardour for socio-legal, political, and anthropological analysis, we encourage you to apply.

Candidate Profile

The best candidate ought to show:

• A confirmed curiosity within the relationship between legislation and society, notably authorized pluralism.
• A analysis proposal targeted on:
  • The interplay between conventional justice programs, governance, company actors, and regulation.
  • Issues of gender, energy, entry to justice, and rule of legislation.
• A deep understanding of authorized pluralism in a rustic of their alternative, which shall be situated in Anglophone Africa, South Africa, or Namibia.

We are notably thinking about proposals that discover the nexus between conventional justice programs, governance, company actors, and the rule of legislation.

For extra particulars on the supervising professors and their analysis areas, please go to the supervisor portal.

About the GROW Programme

The GROW Programme affords 51 four-year PhD positions at 5 famend Dutch universities, addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. The programme is interdisciplinary, welcoming analysis from various fields resembling Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences.

Key Features:

• Full-time Employment Contract: Includes a aggressive wage with full advantages in line with the Dutch collective labour settlement for PhD college students.
• Supervision: A collaborative method with each Dutch and African teachers. You can even have an advisory crew of specialists from the related sectors (e.g., NGOs, authorities, enterprise).
• Training and Fieldwork: The GROW programme features a PhD coaching programme, peer-to-peer classes, and an non-obligatory secondment or fieldwork in Africa, immersing you within the native context of your analysis.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, candidates should:

• Not have a previous doctoral diploma: Applicants who’ve defended their thesis however not but acquired their doctoral diploma won’t be thought-about.
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities, however candidates will need to have lived or labored within the Netherlands for not more than 12 months up to now 36 months.
• Academic Requirements: Applicants will need to have a Master’s diploma (MA, MSc, or LLM), accomplished inside the final 10 years.
• English Proficiency: Non-native audio system might want to show a excessive degree of English proficiency.

Application Process

• How to Apply: Applications should be submitted by way of the GROW Application Portal. Detailed directions and the Guide for Applicants will be discovered within the portal.
• What to Submit:
  • Your CV and tutorial {qualifications}.
  • A private analysis proposal (not an in depth plan, however an overview of your analysis pursuits, the nation of study, and key questions you want to discover).
  • A letter of motivation explaining your curiosity within the programme and your tutorial background.
  • Proof of your {qualifications} (diploma certificates, transcripts).
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 (23:59 CET)
• Selection Process: Shortlisting of candidates will happen in February 2025, with interviews scheduled for March-April 2025. Selected candidates will start their PhD in July 2025.

Selection Criteria

Candidates shall be evaluated primarily based on:

1. Academic Excellence: Demonstrated by your earlier tutorial {and professional} achievements.
2. Vision for Research in Africa: A transparent imaginative and prescient on how your analysis will tackle rising wants and challenges in Africa.
3. Personal Motivation: Passion for the analysis matter, notably in relation to the African context.

Additional Information

For additional particulars on the GROW programme, together with different out there positions and methods to apply, please discuss with the official Guide for Applicants (out there in each English and French). The English model is the official information.

For any queries or casual questions on this place or the application course of, please contact the programme crew or attain out on to the supervising professors.

Visit the official website for more information and to apply!