PhD – Militarization of Societal Resilience
Investigate the impact of military involvement in Dutch societal resilience and crisis management policies.
Best for:Best for social science graduates with qualitative research experience and a strong interest in critical military studies and domestic security.
Overview
Wageningen University & Research is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join the Sociology of Development and Change chair group. This research project explores the increasing role of the military in domestic security and disaster resilience within the Netherlands. The successful candidate will analyze policy documents, conduct qualitative empirical research, and contribute to critical military studies. The position involves both academic publishing and engagement with policy-making stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Conduct a comprehensive literature review on militarization within the context of domestic security and crisis resilience.
- Analyze Dutch policy documents to evaluate their contribution to the militarization of society.
- Collect qualitative empirical data on the implementation of resilience measures, including citizen mobilization and civil-military cooperation.
- Author and publish scientific articles contributing to critical scholarship on resilience and military studies.
- Engage with policy and practice by sharing research findings and providing constructive reflections on current security policies.
Requirements
Degree required: MSc in social sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, or public administration)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Dutch (fluent); English (C1 level proficiency).
Instruction: English
- Proven experience with qualitative research methods such as interviews, document analysis, or ethnography.
- Strong academic writing and research skills demonstrated by a high-quality Master's thesis or publications.
- Demonstrable affinity with domestic security, armed forces, or societal resilience.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage the PhD process.
- Fluency in Dutch.
- Must hold an MSc degree in a relevant social science discipline.
- Must be able to provide a certificate of conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag - VOG).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-02
Applications should be submitted through the official university portal. Ensure all required documents are uploaded according to the instructions provided on the vacancy page.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Master's thesis
- Academic transcripts
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