Deadline: 15 August 2025
Your responsibilities and tasks include:
developing a research and fieldwork plan;
setting up and carrying out in-depth qualitative fieldwork for a period of eight months in the UK and India;
writing a paper-based PhD dissertation within four years;
(co-)authoring publications with other team members;
participating in group meetings and contributing to organising project events and workshops;
participating in conferences, workshops, seminars, and other relevant events.
How to Apply
To apply, please send the following documents via the 'apply now' button:
your motivation letter (max. one page), in which you describe your motivation for doing a PhD and how this position fits with your previous experience and future ambitions;
a research proposal with a preliminary idea for the PhD project (max. one page, excl. references), detailing how you will tailor the PhD theme of transnational retirement across the Netherlands and Turkey to your interests, skills, and networks;
your curriculum vitae (max. two pages);
a writing sample (e.g., a chapter from your Master’s thesis);
the names and contact details of two people who can provide references.