About Position/Job
The Netherlands Institute for the Near East in Leiden invites applications for the NINO Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Egyptology including Coptology for a fully funded two-year opportunites beginning September 2026. This prestigious full-time postdoctoral position supports original research within Ancient Near Eastern studies, strengthening international scholarship in Egyptology and related disciplines.
The fellowship rotates annually between Egyptology, including Coptology, Assyriology, including Hittitology, and Near Eastern archaeology, with the 2026 call dedicated to Egyptology. The selected fellow will conduct independent research, organise an international academic workshop, publish peer-reviewed proceedings in a NINO volume, and teach the NINO-OIKOS MA Seminar on Methods and Concepts in Ancient Near Eastern Studies. The position contributes to interdisciplinary humanities research and aligns with NINO’s mission to advance textual, archaeological, and historical methodologies in the study of the ancient Near East.
Position/Job Details
- Position: NINO Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Institution: The Netherlands Institute for the Near East (NINO), Leiden University
- Department: Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Research Field: Egyptology, including Coptology
- Location: Leiden, The Netherlands
- Number of Posts: One
- Job Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Position
- Start Date (Anticipated): September 2026
- Working Hours: Full-time as per Leiden University regulations
- Salary Range: According to Leiden University’s postdoctoral salary scales
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Egyptology including Coptology
- Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Archaeological and textual research
- Interdisciplinary ancient humanities
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed a PhD in a relevant discipline between January 2022 and February 2026
- Official confirmation of the PhD award before appointment
- Research a profile appropriate to the career stage
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong publication record relative to career stage
- Experience organising academic conferences or workshops
- Postgraduate teaching experience
- International research collaboration experience
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct original research within Egyptology, including Coptology
- Organise the NINO Annual Postdoc Conference
- Publish peer-reviewed conference proceedings
- Teach the NINO-OIKOS MA Seminar
- Contribute actively to NINO’s academic environment
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit applications exclusively via the Leiden University careers website. Applications sent by email will not be accepted.
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of motivation
- Research proposal
- Workshop proposal including invited speakers
- Sample publication
- List of two referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 13 February 2026
- Deadline: 15 March 2026
- Interview Date: Early April 2026
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Leiden University
- Official Notification Link: NINO Postdoctoral Fellow
- Apply Now: Click here
