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As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send the following documents via the ‘apply now’ button (all documents besides your CV should be submitted as one single PDF file):

• a detailed CV including: full address and contact details, education, list of academic publications, relevant work experience and language proficiency, as well as grants/honours and conference presentations;
• your motivation letter, stating your reasons for applying and detailing why you are an excellent candidate for the position and how you intend to contribute to the project;
• academic transcripts of your PhD and Master’s degrees;
• the names and contact details of two referees familiar with your academic record and research skills. One of the referees must be your PhD thesis supervisor. The referees may be approached by the selection committee;
• a writing sample (maximum 6,000 words) that showcases your research and academic writing skills; preferably a peer-reviewed academic publication for which you are the first author.

The job interviews will take place early/mid-May.
The estimated starting date of the position is 1 October 2026 (or soon after).