Leiden University’s Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Data Science & Armed Conflict as part of the ERC-funded TERGAP project. This 24-month, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on terrorism, counterterrorism, and political violence through advanced data analytics, including NLP, LLMs, and machine learning.
Applicants must hold or be close to completing a PhD in political science, international relations, security studies, computer science, data science, or a related field by November 2025. Candidates should have experience with large-N or event data analysis, preferably using NLP, LLMs, or machine learning, and demonstrate a strong interest in terrorism, political violence, or armed conflict. Excellent command of English is required, and proficiency in Dutch is considered an asset.
Founded in 1575, Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and a leading international research institution. Renowned for its academic excellence, it offers a diverse and interdisciplinary environment across its seven faculties. The university is located in the historic city of Leiden and in The Hague, fostering close connections with government institutions, international organizations, and the judiciary.
Established in 1575, Universiteit Leiden (Leiden University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leiden (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Holland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): The Hague. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Leiden (LEI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Leiden (LEI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 444 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.