About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Lecturer-PhD candidate - 1.0 FTE - Vacancy number: 16748</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Are you passionate about languages and linguistics and interested in conducting your own research project while inspiring University students? LUCL is looking for a <strong>lecturer-PhD candidate</strong> in the field of French language and culture, with a specific focus on <strong>French linguistics</strong>, <strong>French</strong> <strong>in the Francophone world and language acquisition.</strong> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Pursue your PhD in an inspiring international research environment while also teaching engaging classes. In this role, you will devote 75% of your time to Ph.D. research and 25% to teaching: </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You will conduct linguistic research leading to a Ph.D. You are free to choose the focus of this research as long as it relates to the French language and aligns with one (or more) of <a href="https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities/leiden-university-centre-for-linguistics/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LUCL’s six research programs</a>. </span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You will teach courses in French on topics related to French language and culture and the francophone world, with a specific focus on French linguistics and language proficiency. Depending on your expertise, you may also contribute to courses on French culture and history. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>We are looking for</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A curious and driven scholar who enjoys sharing knowledge. In addition, you should have: </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Successfully completed a (Research) Master’s degree in linguistics. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrable teaching experience, preferably in the field of French linguistics and/or language proficiency. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent command of French (minimally CEFR C1). </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Preferably sufficient command of Dutch (CEFR B1 of higher). </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Interest in one or more of the following areas of linguistics: computational, descriptive, theoretical, sociolinguistic, experimental, historical, or comparative Indo-European linguistics (see also <a href="https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities/leiden-university-centre-for-linguistics/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LUCL’s six research programs</a>). </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent communication skills that you can use to both inspire students and recruit new students to study French.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>LUCL PhD community</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">LUCL has an active and international PhD community of over 40 PhD candidates. You’ll meet each other in joint courses, reading groups, peer feedback sessions, and social activities. There’s a strong culture of collaboration and mutual support here: PhD candidates exchange expertise, organize their own workshops, and build lasting networks both within and outside the field of linguistics. So you’re never on your own. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>We offer</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A 1.0 FTE position on a fixed-term contract for a period of five years (in accordance with Article 2.2a of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities). </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The standard probation period is two months. </span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supervision by our highly qualified faculty with in-depth subject expertise. </span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A salary in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities of € 3,546 gross per month in the first year, rising to € 4,241 gross per month in the final year. </span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent employment conditions with a flexible benefits package, an 8% vacation allowance, and an 8.3% year-end bonus. See also: <a href="https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at" target="_blank" rel="noopener">working at Leiden University</a>. </span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An inspiring and collegial work environment in the center of the city of Leiden </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The starting date is between <strong>1 December 2026 and 1 February</strong> (or as soon as possible thereafter). You are expected to work in Leiden and the appointment must lead to the completion of a PhD thesis. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we offer</b></H2> </div><div><div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Our organisation is always evolving and we need your ideas for improvement and innovation to take us further. We want to devote attention to your personal development.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You can count on an enjoyable job within the socially relevant world of education and research. The University's challenging and international work environment is located just steps away from Leiden’s lively city centre or the bustling city centre of The Hague. We also want to work with you to devote attention to your health and vitality, for example with the fun activities we organise through Healthy University.</span></div> <div> </div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We also offer:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An employment contract for the duration of one year with a view to permanent employment. This contract falls under the CLA of Dutch Universities;</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A salary between €3546 - €5538 gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours) (Scale 10);</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A holiday allowance (8%), an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), and an attractive pension scheme at ABP;</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs for home-to-work travel;</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible working hours: as a standard, you are entitled to a minimum of 29 leave days on the basis of a full-time working week of 38 hours; you can also save for extra leave, for example by working 40 hours a week, and in this way accrue an extra 96 leave hours, or exchange 96 leave hours for a 36-hour week.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lots of options when it comes to secondary employment conditions; we can, for example, discuss options for a sabbatical or paid parental leave. Within our terms of employment individual choices model, you can exchange leave days and/or salary for benefits such as an advantageous sports subscription and bicycle scheme;</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If your work allows it, hybrid working is possible within the Netherlands;</span></div> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A home-working allowance (day and internet allowance) and attention for good workplaces. The University will also provide you with a laptop and a mobile telephone.</span></div> </li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For more information about employment conditions, see <a href="https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/werken-bij/sollicitatieprocedure-en-arbeidsvoorwaarden" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions</a></span></div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Diversity</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High quality teaching and research is inclusive. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Information</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">For further information on this project you may contact us. </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Content: Jenny Doetjes ([email protected]). </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Practical matters: Maarit van Gammeren ([email protected]). </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Applications</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Applications should be submitted no later than <strong>September 14th, 2026</strong> via the blue button in our application system. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Applicants should submit online: </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A motivation letter; </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A detailed curriculum vitae; </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Names, positions and contact information of two referees (no reference letters). </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A (link to a) pdf of your MA thesis and a pdf of an article or a term paper that you wrote; </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A list of all Master-level modules you have taken, with an official transcript of grades; </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A brief description of a possible PhD project (max. 1 A4), including names of potential supervisors within LUCL. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em>Interviews are planned in October.</em></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em>Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.</em> </span></p></div></div></div>