PhD Opportunity in Gender-Related Violence at Leiden University

About the PhD Project

Despite the rising consideration to gender-related violence—together with essentially the most excessive type, femicide—systematic analysis stays restricted. This PhD mission goals to fill that hole by growing empirical insights and theoretical frameworks to know and fight (deadly) violence in opposition to girls in the Netherlands.

The mission will handle urgent questions reminiscent of:

• What is the character and scope of femicide in the Netherlands?

• What patterns emerge throughout completely different social contexts?

• How can these patterns be defined?

• What insurance policies and responses are handiest?

Using a mixed-methods strategy, the candidate will analyse information from legislation enforcement, public prosecutors, courts, media sources, and authentic interviews. A key information supply would be the Dutch Femicide Monitor.

Responsibilities

The chosen candidate will:

• Conduct high-quality analysis resulting in a doctoral dissertation.

• Participate in information assortment, evaluation, and publication efforts.

• Assist in organising and attending workshops, conferences, and stakeholder conferences.

• Contribute to educating actions in the Minor Violence Studies and different programmes.

• Engage actively in the mental lifetime of the institute.

Host Institution

You shall be primarily based at the Research Group Violence & Violence Prevention at ISGA, part of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA). FGGA addresses essential international challenges via interdisciplinary training and analysis. The group employs various methodologies and attracts from fields reminiscent of sociology, psychology, criminology, public well being, and anthropology.

Leiden University is situated in The Hague—often known as the worldwide metropolis of peace and justice. The ISGA maintains energetic partnerships with educational establishments, governments, NGOs, and the non-public sector.

Eligibility Criteria

This place is right for a candidate who:

• Holds a (Research) Master’s in Criminology, Sociology, Gender Studies, Psychology, Public Health, Crisis & Security Management, or a associated discipline.

• Has wonderful command of English and Dutch.

• Demonstrates sturdy educational efficiency and writing expertise.

• Has expertise with each quantitative and qualitative analysis strategies.

• Shows deep curiosity in gender-related violence and proof of earlier analysis in this discipline.

• Is prepared and capable of contribute to related educating assignments.

• Is a proactive, moral, and team-oriented researcher.

Applicants who might not meet each criterion however consider they’re a robust match are inspired to apply.

Benefits

Leiden University gives:

• A full-time, 4-year PhD contract beginning 15 October 2025.

• Gross month-to-month wage between €2,901 and €3,707 (Scale P).

• 8% vacation allowance and eight.3% end-of-year bonus.

• A pension scheme with ABP.

• Full reimbursement of public transport commuting prices.

• Flexible work hours and hybrid working choices.

• 29+ depart days (for a 38-hour work week) with alternatives to trade for extra or fewer hours.

• A home-working allowance and a university-provided laptop computer.

• Access to tailor-made PhD coaching programmes through the Graduate School of Governance and Global Affairs.

Leiden University values variety and inclusivity, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and inspiring various views in educational analysis.

Application Process

Deadline: 25 June 2025
Interviews: Early July 2025
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Start Date: 15 October 2025

Interested candidates ought to submit their application through the Leiden University website.

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To study extra concerning the position, contact Prof. Dr. Marieke Liem at m.c.a.liem@fgga.leidenuniv.nl.

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