6 ICS fully-funded PhD Positions: Sociology 818 views

The Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS) located in The Netherlands at the Universities of Groningen, Utrecht, Nijmegen, and Amsterdam (UvA) is inviting applications for 6 fully funded PhD positions from highly qualified graduates in the field of Sociology.

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Starting date: September 1st, 2018

Qualifications:

• Candidates recently graduated or about to graduate shortly in Sociology are invited to apply.
• Candidates may be graduates in Psychology, Educational Sciences, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related disciplines are also encouraged to apply.

Remuneration:

• Salary of € 2,222 up to € 2,840 gross per month
• Tuition fees do not apply

How to apply:

• Apply online and upload the following documents (in pdf):
• Cover letter explaining motivation (including the motivation for applying at the ICS and an explanation why you consider yourself as a suitable candidate for the preferred project(s)
• Detailed CV, including relevant extra-curricular activities and work experience ‘extra attachment’ – copies of diplomas, a list of courses taken, and grades obtained, and a proof of ability to communicate and write in English (one pdf) ‘extra attachment (2)’ – contact information of two references; ‘extra attachment (3)’ – a copy and the title of your master’s thesis (or an unfinished version).

Interviews:

• Interviews will be conducted on June 4th and June 5th, 2018 in Utrecht.
• Please note that skype interviews on May 23th, 2018 could be part of the selection procedure.