Location
Utrecht
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 12, 2026

Job Description

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology (Ref.: 536796), to commence in January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref: 534202) need not re-apply.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology or a related field, and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and academic leadership. Those who are specialised in cybercrime and/or digital harm, with a research background on issues such as surveillance, digital victimology, misinformation, artificial intelligence and crime, and financial crimes (such as online fraud and money laundering) are particularly welcome. A solid research track record in complementing digital methods w...

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