PhD Position (1 FTE) in the area of Belonging of European Muslims to the EU

This PhD position focuses on the belonging of European Muslims to the EU, specifically examining how they experience, contest, and negotiate their sense of belonging to European communities and institutions. The role involves contributing to research on transnational mobilization, strategic litigation, and the agency of European Muslims in shaping EU politics. Applicants need an MA in a relevant field, strong qualitative research skills, and excellent English proficiency with the ability to analyze Arabic sources.

• Completion of a PhD thesis within four years
• Participation in meetings of the project research group
• Presentations of intermediate research results at workshops and conferences
• Participation in the training programme of one of the Graduate Schools
• Co-organizing workshop and conference.
• Contributing to public outputs such as podcasts or policy briefs.

• An MA or RMES in political science, international relations, European (Union) studies, migration, or sociology held by time of appointment, with an MA thesis of high quality.
• If the degree is not yet obtained at the time of application, a statement by the applicant’s supervisor should confirm that it will be obtained by time of appointment
• Well-developed research skills including interview skills, mostly qualitative, but quantitative is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an (international) team
• Excellent command of English and ability to read and analyse Arabic-language written and digital sources. Knowledge of French, Dutch, Bulgarian, Turkish, Moroccan Arabic (Darija), or other languages relevant to Muslim communities in France, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, and across the EU is an advantage.
• Interest in the European Union, Belonging, Minorities in Europe, Muslims.
• The PhD candidate will be required to live and work from the Netherlands.
• For more information, contact professor Sarah Wolff , s.wolff@hum.leidenuniv.nl
• For more information, contact professor Sarah Wolff ,
• s.wolff@hum.leidenuniv.nl