项目介绍

2026年5月14日

We offer a four-year scholarship for the completion of a PhD dissertation. The successful candidate will first be offered a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for another three years. Prolongation of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the contract period is to be expected.

What are you going to do?

• You will be working on a PhD dissertation in the history of medieval or early-modern philosophy (roughly from Aquinas to Descartes). Your research will be conducted within the Groningen Graduate School of Philosophy, which provides a PhD training programme.
• In addition to your research, you will be expected to assist in some teaching.

Who are you?

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements:

• A Master’s degree in philosophy, preferably with a specialisation in the history of medieval or early modern philosophy.
• Excellent study results.
• A documentable expertise in medieval or early-modern philosophy (from Aquinas to Descartes).
• A very good command of English and strong communication and academic writing skills.
• Depending on the topic, a good working knowledge of Latin may be required.
• Knowledge of Dutch is not required.

What can you expect from us?

Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

The Faculty of Philosophy is a small-scale faculty within the University of Groningen. With approximately 90 staff and 480 students, we are a close academic community known for its openness, approachability, and an informal working culture. We value both fundamental and applied research, often working in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary settings. Our teaching and research have long been held in high regard by national and international review committees. The Faculty is widely recognized as one of Europe’s leading philosophical centres. We are organized into three departments: Theoretical Philosophy, History of Philosophy and Ethics, and Social and Political Philosophy. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Philosophy, visit rug.nl/wijsbegeerte. 

Interested?

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Please add the following documents to your application:

• A brief motivation letter.
• A research proposal (up to two A4 pages).
• A curriculum vitae, including contact details of two academic referees.
• Transcripts of your academic degrees.
• A writing sample of approximately 5,000 words (such as an essay or part of a master’s thesis).

• In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.059 up to a maximum of € 3.881 (promovendus) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
• 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
• End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Promovendus: 1 year + 3 year