Leiden University, Netherlands: PhD, Postdoc, and Professor Opportunities

Applications are now open for various funded academic positions at Leiden University in the Netherlands. These include PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and professor level roles across multiple disciplines. Most positions are fully funded with competitive salaries, benefits, and research support. International applicants from all nationalities are welcome. There is no application fee. Deadlines vary by position but most are open until early to mid June 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD, Postdoc, and Faculty Professor positions.
• Host Institution: Leiden University.
• Application Deadline: Varies by position.
• Open For: All nationalities.
• Funding Type: Mostly fully funded with salary.
• Application Fee: None.

What This Opportunity Offers:

• You receive a competitive monthly salary based on Dutch university pay scales.
• You gain access to excellent research facilities and labs.
• You get opportunities for international collaboration and networking.
• You benefit from professional development training and workshops.
• You receive funding for conferences and research travel.
• You enjoy generous holiday allowances, pension contributions, and relocation support.
• You work in a world class university with a vibrant academic community.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• For PhD positions you usually need a relevant Masters degree.
• For Postdoc positions you need a completed PhD in a related field.
• For Professor and Assistant Professor positions you need a strong research track record and teaching experience.
• Good English language skills are required for all roles.
• Specific requirements vary by position such as background in certain subjects or research methods.

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Professor / Academic Staff Positions:

• Assistant Professor (UD2) of Political Theory
  Institute of Political Science, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
  Deadline: 1 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Plant Molecular (and Cell) Biology
  Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL), Faculty of Science
  Deadline: 7 June 2026
  APPLY HERE

Postdoc Positions:

• Postdoctoral candidate for the development of synthetic antibodies
  Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research
  Deadline: 31 May 2026
  APPLY HERE

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PhD Positions:

• Two PhD Positions (0.9 FTE) in the transnational history of friendship and disability
  Institute for History
  Deadline: 7 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Position: Biocatalytic depolymerization of new biopolymers
  Leiden Institute of Chemistry
  Deadline: 12 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD position: Nanoelectronics and nanofluidics combined with graphene edge sensors
  Leiden Institute of Chemistry
  Deadline: 30 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD / Researcher (38 hours per week)
  Faculty of Law
  Deadline: 28 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Candidate, Formal methods in Natural Language Processing
  Deadline: 26 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• 2 PhD positions Patterns in random media
  Mathematical Institute
  APPLY HERE

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How to Apply:

• Visit the official Leiden University careers page.
• Find the position that matches your interest.
• Click on the job title to read full details.
• Submit your application online before the deadline.

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