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Erasmus University Rotterdam
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 at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, undertaking independent doctoral research on one of two historical cases—Pernambuco or Atlantic Africa—as part of a collaborative research project.
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Everyone needs
- language Excellent knowledge of English
- language Strong knowledge of at least one additional language relevant to the chosen historical case
- Focus doctoral research on one of the project cases: Pernambuco OR Atlantic Africa
- Strong analytical ability
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and reflexivity when working with historical sources
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- degree Research master's degree, held or expected to be completed before the starting date
- degree Another relevant master's degree, held or expected to be completed before the starting date
Preferences and flexible criteria (5)
- Experience with or enthusiasm for computational and digital research methods
- language Working knowledge of additional project-relevant languages
- Experience working with historical manuscripts or archival materials
- Experience with qualitative research methods and coding
- Demonstrate how previous academic training, research experience, or intellectual interests relate to the broa…
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities
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- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Host country
- Netherlands
- Host institution
- Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC), Erasmus University Rotterdam
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What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
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- Prepare the application: conduct preliminary research and identify two archives for the proposed case; submit an up-to-date CV, a writing sample (an excerpt from the master’s thesis or another academic piece engaging with primary sources), and a motivation letter of no more than 1,200 words. The letter should identify the chosen historical case and explain the relevance of the two archives. Required
- Submit the completed application through the APPLY HERE link by the stated application deadline of 20 September 2026. Required
- Deadline
- 20 September 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The expected start date is 26 October 2026, or later by agreement. Interviews are expected to take place online in Week 40 of 2026.
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