PhD Position in Cultural Sociology/Media Studies: Audience Experience and mobile media use in live music

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PhD Position in Cultural Sociology/Media Studies: Audience Experience and mobile media use in live music

Faculty of Arts
Closing date: 8 januari 2026
0.8 - 1 FTE
€3.059 - €3.881

PhD Position in Cultural Sociology/Media Studies: Audience Experience and mobile media use in live music

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Academiegebouw van de RuG in Groningen

What are you going to do?

What can you expect from us?

  • In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.059 up to a maximum of € 3.881 (Promovendus) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
  • 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
  • End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
  • Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • A temporary 1.0 FTE appointment for a specified period of four years. The candidate will first be appointed for twelve months. After six months, an assessment will take place of the candidate’s results and the progress of the PhD project, in order to decide whether employment will be continued.
Academiegebouw van de RuG in Groningen

Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (RUG), researchers across all branches of science and technology work on scientific challenges and societal issues. Lecturers train their students for meaningful careers in science or beyond. Interdisciplinary research and education, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with companies, government institutions, and societal organizations are highly valued at this top 100 university. RUG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working environment that invites you to contribute your value.

The Faculty of Arts is a large and dynamic faculty located in the heart of the city of Groningen. More than 5,500 students and 900 staff work every day at the frontiers of knowledge. The Faculty offers a diverse range of academic programmes, with 16 Bachelor’s programmes and over 40 Master’s programmes. With its strong international orientation, the Faculty conducts research in fields including archaeology, cultural studies, history, international relations, journalism, literature, and linguistics. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Arts, visit rug.nl/let

Application procedure

Step 1: Your application

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.

Step 2: Selection

The selection committee assesses your application and you will receive a response at the latest two weeks after the closing date.

Step 3: First interview

We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.

Step 4: Second interview and possible assessment or guest lecture

We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.

Step 5: Terms of employment meeting

After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!

Interested?

Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.

Please add the following documents to your application:

  • A short statement (c. 1,000 words), explaining your motivation for applying
  • An outline of max 1,000 words with your own research proposal in the wider frame of this project
  • A curriculum vitae
  • Copies of MA diploma and list of grades. If candidates are still studying for their MA diploma, a written statement from the supervisor is required, commenting on performance, motivation, skillset, content and progress of the thesis
  • Copy of MA thesis
  • If available, a copy of an article, book chapter or other academic text that you feel best represents your work
  • Contact details of two academic referees (no letters of recommendation are needed for the application process)
  • In case your ReMA degree is not in English/Dutch, please include a language certificate(see information on language requirements here).
Academiegebouw van de RuG in Groningen

Do you have any questions or need more information?

  • Questions about the content of the job?

    Beate Peter

    Assistant Professor

    b.peter@rug.nl
  • Questions about your application process?

    Gooitske Nijboer

    Management/Office-assistant

    G.J.Nijboer@rug.nl

Information about applying

When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible.

The University of Groningen considers social safety important. We strive to be a university where staff and students feel respected and at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identity. For more information, see also our page about our diversity policy.

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