Crisis Governance: Assistant Professor & Research Innovator

Leiden University; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-year contract with view to permanent

Competitive salary €4,925–€6,682 gross

Holiday allowance 8%

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

ABP pension scheme

Public transport allowance

Hybrid work in the Netherlands

Home-working allowance and laptop

Sabbatical/paid parental leave options

Job summary

Leiden University ISGA seeks a scholar to develop and teach courses in crisis governance, safety and disaster studies. You will lead independent research, publish in international journals, and contribute to educational renewal at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.

The role requires a PhD in related fields, strong publication record, and ability to connect research to policy impact. Teaching UTQ is expected; Dutch language proficiency to be pursued within two years; hybrid work in The Hague region.

Qualifications

• PhD in crisis and disaster management, safety studies, political science, sociology, or related discipline.
• Clear publication record or evidence of research output
• UTQ or willingness to obtain UTQ teaching qualification

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in crisis governance, safety or disaster studies.
• Supervise theses and capstone projects.
• Conduct independent research with focus on international journals.
• Contribute to renewal and improvement of education at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.
• Acquire and manage research and training projects from third parties.
• Participate in ISGA research strategy and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

PhD in crisis/disaster management

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Oral and written English proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Policy impact mindset

Network in crisis governance

Dutch language willingness

Education

PhD in crisis/disaster management or related field

Job description

Leiden University ISGA seeks a scholar to develop and teach courses in crisis governance, safety and disaster studies. You will lead independent research, publish in international journals, and contribute to educational renewal at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.

The role requires a PhD in related fields, strong publication record, and ability to connect research to policy impact. Teaching UTQ is expected; Dutch language proficiency to be pursued within two years; hybrid work in The Hague region.