Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology

HKU

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Full-time
Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology(Ref.: 534202), 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 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 with theory-driven and empirically grounded work on these topics is an advantage. The appoin...