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PhD Position in Empirical Legal Research on the Rule of Law & Judicial Politics, Netherlands 

The Erasmus School of Law at Erasmus University Rotterdam is seeking motivated candidates for a four-year PhD Position in Empirical Legal Research on the Rule of Law and Judicial Politics. The research will address contemporary issues such as judicial independence and public trust in courts within democratic societies.

The PhD position at the university is open to candidates who hold (or are close to completing) a master’s degree in Law, Law & Economics, Political Science, or a related discipline. Applicants should have a strong academic background or research interest in legal studies, judicial politics, or the rule of law, and possess knowledge of empirical research methods (quantitative skills are an advantage).

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Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a leading, internationally oriented research university in the Netherlands, known for its strong focus on societal impact, interdisciplinarity, and academic excellence.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)
  • Department: Erasmus School of Law (ESL), Rotterdam Institute of Law and Economics (RILE), Department of Law & Business
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: PhD position (salary-based)
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: Open to all nationalities
  • The award can be taken in: Netherlands

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All countries (international applicants are welcome).
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university that is relevant to the PhD project, including:

  • Law

  • Law & Economics

  • Political Science

  • Related interdisciplinary fields

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold (or be close to completing) a Master’s degree in Law, Law & Economics, Political Science, or a closely related discipline

  • Demonstrate a strong academic background or research interest in legal studies, judicial politics, or rule of law research

  • Have knowledge of empirical research methods (quantitative methods are an advantage)

  • Possess excellent written and spoken English skills

  • Be willing to participate in mandatory international mobility within the EDLE programme

How to Apply

To be eligible, applicants are invited to submit a set of application files (in English), via the Erasmus University portal in this vacancy. Information about the EDLE application procedure and the required documents can be found here.

Benefits

  • Gross monthly salary ranging from €3,059 to €3,881 (full-time, P-scale, 4 years)

  • 29 days of paid leave (38-hour contract)

  • 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus

  • Structured supervision by experienced academic staff

  • Access to professional development funding and career support

  • Excellent pension scheme and family-friendly policies

  • Inclusive, international, and research-intensive working environment

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