Wageningen University & Research is offering three fully funded PhD positions for the ERC-funded project FRICTIONS, which investigates the role of tourism in shaping cultural memory around slavery and colonial heritage. Ideal for candidates in cultural geography or related fields, this opportunity allows students to engage in dynamic, cross-disciplinary research alongside a collaborative team in the Netherlands.
Eligibility for the PhD positions at the university includes a strong academic background in social sciences or humanities, with a focus in fields such as cultural geography, tourism studies, or anthropology. Applicants should hold an MA/MSc degree, demonstrate relevant fieldwork experience, and possess advanced research skills in qualitative methods.
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Application Deadline: 23 December 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Wageningen University & Research
- Department: Cultural Geography Chair Group
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Fully Funded PhD Position, with a salary range starting at €2,872 monthly in the first year, increasing to €3,670 by the fourth year (based on a full-time 38-hour work week)
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 3
- Nationality: Domestic and International students
- The Award Can Be Taken In: Netherlands
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Open to applicants of any nationality.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: This PhD scholarship will be awarded within the field of social sciences and humanities, focusing on tourism and cultural memory, offered by the Cultural Geography Chair Group at Wageningen University & Research.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
- Hold a MA/MSc degree in social sciences or humanities, preferably in fields like cultural geography, tourism studies, anthropology, cultural studies, heritage studies, memory studies, or related disciplines. (Applicants finishing their master’s degree may apply but are subject to NUFFIC’s independent eligibility assessment.)
- Demonstrate experience with fieldwork research in relevant locations (Ghana, Angola, Namibia, Suriname, Brazil, Netherlands, Portugal, or Germany)
- Possess strong qualitative research skills, analytical abilities, and a clear and persuasive writing style.
- Have excellent verbal and written proficiency in English (C1 level) and knowledge of another relevant language (Dutch, Portuguese, or German) needed for field studies.
How to Apply
Submit an application through Wageningen University’s official vacancy page, including:
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- A motivation letter, CV with references, a sample of academic work, and a brief research proposal (max. 1,000 words) describing an approach to one of the designated case studies (Ghana-Suriname-Netherlands, Angola-Brazil-Portugal, or Namibia-Brazil-Germany).
- Complete a mandatory qualifications form linked in the application portal.
Benefits
Selected PhD candidates will receive a fully funded position that includes:
- Competitive salary with annual increases
- Partially paid parental leave and options for flexible working hours to ensure work-life balance
- Access to campus sports facilities at a reduced fee
- An annual December bonus of 8.3%
- Eligibility for tax exemptions for international staff during their first five years in the Netherlands.