Erasmus University Rotterdam PhD Candidate Position 2026: Study the Transimperial History of Women’s Work | Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Erasmus University Rotterdam invites exceptional researchers to pursue a fully funded PhD position investigating the transimperial history of women's work spanning 1600 to 1900.
Erasmus University Rotterdam invites exceptional researchers to pursue a fully funded PhD position investigating the transimperial history of women's work spanning 1600 to 1900. This is an outstanding opportunity for scholars passionate about gender studies, colonial societies, archival research, and digital humanities. Based at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC), you will contribute to groundbreaking research examining how women's labor experiences transcended imperial boundaries across multiple centuries and geographical regions.Job Overview
The Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication seeks two PhD candidates for a fully funded research position focused on transimperial women's work history. This position offers the opportunity to conduct original research within a dynamic, internationally-oriented academic environment while developing expertise in historical methodology and gender analysis.
Requirements
- Conduct original archival and digital humanities research on women's work across imperial contexts
- Develop and present scholarly arguments in academic forums and publications
- Contribute to collaborative research projects within ESHCC
- Participate in departmental seminars and academic discussions
- Master's degree in history, gender studies, or related discipline
- Strong research skills and archival experience
- Excellent written and oral communication abilities
- Passion for interdisciplinary historical scholarship
What We Offer
- Fully funded PhD position
- Access to world-class research facilities and libraries
- International academic community
- Professional development opportunities
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