top of page
< Back

Fully funded 4-year PhD position

Utrecht University

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

ligibility Criteria • Hold a Master's degree (or be close to completing one) in Sociology, Interdisciplinary Social Science, or a related field • Strong interest in educational inequality and social stratification • Knowledge of quantitative research methods and data analysis • Excellent English communication and academic writing skills • Experience working with large datasets is an advantage • Reading knowledge of Dutch is preferred but not required

Utrecht University is one of the leading research universities in Europe, renowned for its excellence in education, interdisciplinary research, and societal impact. The PhD in Contextual (Dis)advantage and Educational Inequality offers aspiring researchers the opportunity to investigate how family, school, and neighbourhood environments shape educational opportunities and social inequality while working with internationally recognized experts in an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

ligibility Criteria

• Hold a Master's degree (or be close to completing one) in Sociology, Interdisciplinary Social Science, or a related field

• Strong interest in educational inequality and social stratification

• Knowledge of quantitative research methods and data analysis

• Excellent English communication and academic writing skills

• Experience working with large datasets is an advantage

• Reading knowledge of Dutch is preferred but not required

Opportunities:
• Fully funded 4-year PhD position
• Monthly salary of approximately €3,204–€4,051
• 8% holiday allowance
• 8.3% year-end bonus
• Pension scheme and excellent employee benefits
• International conference and research collaboration opportunities
• Professional training and career development
• Teaching experience (up to 10% of appointment)
• Work with leading researchers in educational sociology
• Join an international and inclusive academic community

14 augustus 2026

bottom of page