Doctoral Scholarship in International Relations and Conflict Studies
Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20,000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research, and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international, and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6,000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape. The Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Social Sciences is looking for a full-time
doctoral scholarship holder in the field of International Relations and Conflict Studies. Position You will work actively on the preparation and defense of a PhD thesis in the field of International Relations and Conflict Studies. You will write your thesis in the context of the research project ‘Tracing the Realities of Algorithmic Warfare: From Innovation to Deployment and its Impact on Civilian Harm,’ funded by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). As a PhD researcher in the project, you will conduct independent and collaborative field research to analyze the work and experiences of various actors involved in the innovation and use of algorithmic technology across recent theaters of war. You will collaborate with supervisors and peers in research and international scientific publications. You will participate in providing academic services: you will represent the research project at conferences, workshops, seminars, and other scholarly activities. You will carry out a limited number of teaching and support tasks for the International Politics research group and the Department of Political Science at the University of Antwerp. Profile You hold a Master's degree in International Relations, Conflict Studies, Anthropology, or a related field, or you will have obtained it by the time you start work. You have relevant experience conducting interviews, doing participant observation, or open-source investigation in military or conflict contexts. You are highly motivated to collaborate with policy stakeholders and civil society partners and communicate your research results to a broader public. You have a clear interest in collaborative and inter and transdisciplinary research activities. You are excited to represent the Realities of Algorithmic Warfare program and realize its research and societal objectives through public engagement activities. You can speak and write fluently in English; fluency in Dutch, Ukrainian, and/or Arabic is an advantage. Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision. You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation. What we offer We offer a doctoral scholarship for two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed once for another two years. The planned start date is 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible after that date. Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders. You will receive eco cheques, an Internet connection allowance, a bicycle allowance, or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting. You will do most of your work at the Stadscampus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment. Want to apply? You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including
10 April 2025. Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your academic CV. The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. Short-listed candidates will be sent the research project description and asked to write a short research proposal based on it (max. 3 pages). The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s
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for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage
diversity
and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities.
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