Netherlands: Two PhD Position at the Institute of Political Science

Deadline: 12 March 2014
Job description

The Institute, which consists of about 45 national and international faculty members, has an established international reputation, having consistently received high ratings in peer reviews of both its teaching and research programmes. The Institute offers a Dutch-language BA programme in Political Science, and English-language Masters’ programmes in Political Science, in Political Science Research, and in International Relations and Diplomacy.

The focus of the Institute’s research programme is on political institutions broadly defined, their design, functioning, and implications. Candidates are expected to work within this programme and to assist in the teaching of two courses a year on average.

Requirements

Candidates for the position are expected to have:

• A MA, MPhil or MSc      degree in political science, or in an adjacent area with a demonstrable      interest in political science;
• Excellent study      results;
• A good and demonstrable      command of English.

Additional information

Further information is available from Prof. dr. M.O. Hosli, Chair of the Selection Committee Institute of Political Science (hosli@fsw.leidenuniv.nl) or from our websitewww.socialsciences.leidenuniv.nl/politicalscience/.