PhD: Women & Early Modern Language Studies

Karlstad University; Leiden; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leiden University invites applications for a PhD position within the LangPro project: Professional Opportunities in the Early Modern Language Sector (1550-1650). The four-year, 1.0 fte position requires an MA or ResMA/MRes in history, early modern studies, literature or languages, with a minimum grade of 8.0.

International candidates are welcome but must relocate to the Netherlands. The successful candidate will work under the ERC Starting Grant, with supervision by dr.

Qualifications

• MA/ResMA with grade 8.0 or above on a ten-point scale for your thesis.
• Willing to relocate to the Netherlands for the duration of the project.
• Well-developed research skills with ability to formulate research questions and write persuasively.
• Interest in language sector and gender studies.
• Experience with or willingness to learn early modern handwriting in Dutch, English, German, and French.
• Full professional working proficiency in English (speaking, writing, reading).
• Proficiency in Dutch, German, or French (reading) or willingness to learn one; Latin is a bonus.
• Proven time-management skills.
• Team player and independent thinker.
• Ability to finish the proposed PhD research in 4 years.

Education

ResMA/MRes or MA in history/early modern studies/languages

Job description

Leiden University invites applications for a PhD position within the LangPro project: Professional Opportunities in the Early Modern Language Sector (1550-1650). The four-year, 1.0 fte position requires an MA or ResMA/MRes in history, early modern studies, literature or languages, with a minimum grade of 8.0.

International candidates are welcome but must relocate to the Netherlands. The successful candidate will work under the ERC Starting Grant, with supervision by dr.