Two PhD positions in Speech and Language Technology for Low Saxon varieties

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Two PhD positions in Speech and Language Technology for Low Saxon varieties

Faculty of Arts
Closing date: 28 februari 2026
2 FTE
€3.059 - €3.881

Two PhD positions in Speech and Language Technology for Low Saxon varieties

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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 11 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.
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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:

  • Letter of application.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • A writing sample (e.g. a chapter of your MA thesis, a peer-reviewed article, or a publication).
  • A list of examination marks and copy of Master’s diploma (or a letter of your thesis supervisor, indicating that you are expected to graduate before September 1, 2026), and list of grades.
  • A research proposal in which you briefly outline a research question, hypothesis, and method related to this vacancy, including references. Length should be between 1 and 2 pages.
  • Contact information of two academic referees.

The selection interviews will take place during the second half of March.

The selected candidate is expected to start on September 1, 2026. We allow 3 months from selection in case of VISA applications.

Note that applications that do not include all of the aforementioned documents will not be considered for selection.

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Do you have any questions or need more information?

  • Questions about the content of the job?

    Martijn Wieling

    Associate Professor

    M.B.Wieling@rug.nl
  • Questions about your application process?

    Martijn Wieling

    Associate Professor

    M.B.Wieling@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.

Acquisition is not appreciated.

Onze selectieprocedure volgt de richtlijnen van de NVP Sollicitatiecode

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