• Individual PhD research

• Participate in political theory research seminars

• Participate in general political science research seminars

• Minor administrative tasks (e.g. organising political theory lectures and events)

We are looking for an individual who is/has:

• Open to feedback;

• Able to work independently;

• Flexible, pro-active, and collaborative.

• A solid grounding in contemporary political theory/philosophy;

• Background in political science, philosophy, or a cognate field at master’s level;

• Excellent writing and verbal skills in English (Dutch is not required), for the purpose of presenting and publishing work for an international scholarly audience;

• Strong organisational skills, for the purpose of assisting with conferences, workshops, dissemination of research to the general public, and other project activities.

The University of Amsterdam’s Department of Political Science is ranked among the top-20 political science departments in the world. The Department is part of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG), which is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. 

If you are a foreign national employed by the University of Amsterdam (UvA), or an UvA employee posted to another country you may, under certain conditions, be eligible for the ‘30% rule’. This rule allows you to receive part of your salary – up to 30% – as a tax-free allowance, resulting in a higher net income. The allowance is intended to compensate for the additional costs incurred as a result of your temporary stay in another country.