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Erasmus University Rotterdam; Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC)
Erasmus University Rotterdam PhD Candidate Position 2026: Study the Transimperial History of Women’s Work
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Two full-time PhD candidate positions in a collaborative project examining the transimperial history of women’s work between 1600 and 1900. Candidates conduct doctoral research on either Pernambuco or Atlantic Africa, using historical, archival, and computational approaches.
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- degree Research master’s degree OR another relevant master’s degree; held or expected to be completed before the sta…
- language Excellent knowledge of English
- language Strong knowledge of at least one additional language relevant to archival research for the chosen historical case
- Cultural sensitivity and reflexivity when working with historical sources
- Strong analytical ability
Preferences and flexible criteria (6)
- Ability to demonstrate how previous academic training, research experience, or intellectual interests relate …
- Experience with or enthusiasm for computational and digital research methods
- Strong willingness to learn and develop computational or digital research skills when extensive technical exp…
- language Working knowledge of additional project-relevant languages
- Experience working with historical manuscripts or archival materials
- Experience with qualitative research methods and coding
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities
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- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Host country
- Netherlands
- Host institution
- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC)
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- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
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- Research the chosen historical case and conduct preliminary research to identify two archives to consult, their relevance, and how their materials could contribute to the proposed research. Required
- Prepare and submit an up-to-date CV. Required
- Prepare an excerpt from your master’s thesis as an academic writing sample, or submit another piece of academic writing that engages with primary sources. Required
- Prepare a motivation letter of no more than 1,200 words. Explain your relevant experience, specify and explain your chosen historical case, describe relevant language skills, and identify two archives you intend to consult with reasons for their relevance and contribution to the research; address your computational or digital methods experience or willingness to learn. Required
- Submit the application, including the required documents, through the linked vacancy page by the stated deadline. Required
- After submitting, ensure your contact details are accurate and monitor your email for possible interview communication. Required
- Deadline
- 20 September 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The position is full-time (1.0 FTE, approximately 38 hours per week). The page gives interview timing as Week 40 of 2026 (early October) and also lists expected online interviews as 26 October 2026 or later by agreement. It separately states an expected start date of 26 October 2026 or later by agreement.
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