Leiden University, the oldest institution in the Netherlands, is currently offering a range of PhD and Postdoc positions across its various faculties. These roles are typically treated as university employment, providing a salary and full benefits under the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO).
Below is a curated list of 12 latest PhD and Postdoc opportunities available at Leiden University for 2026.
Latest PhD & Postdoc Vacancies (2026)
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Computational BiologyJob requisition Id16345The Faculty of ScienceLeiden
Postdoc ecosystem services and livelihoods Leiden University College (LUC)Job requisition Id16346Faculty of Governance and Global AffairsThe Hague
Assistant Professor in Developmental & Educational Psychology (0.8-1.0 FTE)Job requisition Id16358Faculty Social and Behavioural SciencesLeiden
Assistant professor on Astronomy & SocietyJob requisition Id16350The Faculty of ScienceLeiden
PhD candidate Building 4 Belonging: social belonging at school in neurodiverse youth (0.8 FTE)Job requisition Id16392Faculty Social and Behavioural SciencesLeiden
PhD position in Japan Studies (1,0 fte)Job requisition Id16374Faculty of HumanitiesLeiden
Postdoctoral researcher in EgyptologyJob requisition Id16329Faculty of HumanitiesLeiden
PhD position in machine learning for scientific inference for behavioural scienceJob requisition Id16386Faculty Social and Behavioural SciencesLeiden
Two PhD candidates in Developmental & Educational Psychology (1.0 FTE)Job requisition Id16382Faculty Social and Behavioural SciencesLeiden
PhD position on Linguistic Politics in Early Colonial North America (1.0 fte, 4 years)Job requisition Id16282Faculty of HumanitiesLeiden
Four-year PhD fellowship in Chinese Studies sponsored by the Hulsewé-Wazniewski FoundationJob requisition Id16192Faculty of HumanitiesLeiden
PhD position in Statistics (survival analysis)Job requisition Id16189The Faculty of Science Leiden
How to Apply Successfully
Prepare Your Application: Most vacancies require a Curriculum Vitae, a Motivation Letter, and the contact details of two academic referees.
Submit Online: Applications must be submitted through the University’s official portal. Search by the “Job Requisition ID” often found in the listing.
For Chinese Applicants (CSC): If you are a Chinese national, you can apply for the CSC-Leiden University Scholarship.
