The Erasmus School of Law at Erasmus University Rotterdam is seeking motivated candidates for a four-year PhD Position in Empirical Legal Research on the Rule of Law and Judicial Politics. The research will address contemporary issues such as judicial independence and public trust in courts within democratic societies.
The PhD position at the university is open to candidates who hold (or are close to completing) a master’s degree in Law, Law & Economics, Political Science, or a related discipline. Applicants should have a strong academic background or research interest in legal studies, judicial politics, or the rule of law, and possess knowledge of empirical research methods (quantitative skills are an advantage).
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a leading, internationally oriented research university in the Netherlands, known for its strong focus on societal impact, interdisciplinarity, and academic excellence.
Established in 1913, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (Erasmus University Rotterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Rotterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), South Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.