PhD Belonging of European Muslims to EU
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Research/Development
Academic, Research Analyst, AI Evaluation, AI Business & Operations
Leiden University
· Leiden University Institute for History, Faculty of Humanities
Netherlands
Apply by 26 Oct 2026
About This Opportunity
Leiden University is recruiting a PhD candidate to study the belonging of European Muslims to the European Union within an NWO-funded research project. Applications close on 26 October 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.
The doctoral project examines how European Muslims express, negotiate and mobilise belonging to the EU between 2015 and 2025. It focuses on agency, political mobilisation, demonstrations, strategic litigation, discourse and digital practices within a broader project led by Sarah Wolff.
European Muslims EU politics belonging social movements strategic litigation
Level PhD
Time Commitment Full-time
Start Date Dec 31, 2026
Duration Initial 1-year appointment with intended 3-year extension after positive evaluation
Reference Code 16896
Field European Muslims, Belonging and EU Politics
Specialization Political Science
Organization Type University
Funding & CompensationAmount EUR / Per Month
Funding Type Salary
Funding Status Paid
Period Per Month
Requirements EducationApplicants should hold a relevant Master's degree in a field such as political science, European studies, sociology, history or a closely related discipline.
ExperienceExperience with qualitative research, discourse analysis, digital methods, social-movement research or European Union studies is relevant.
Technical SkillsDiscourse analysis Digital methods Social movement analysis
General SkillsAcademic writing Qualitative research Independent research
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