PhD POSITION IN SOCIAL-POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY | BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

Jie Huang
Nov 1, 2026 2 min read jobs

Are you interested in intergroup relations, perceptions of threat, political attitudes, and polarization? Looking to pursue a PhD at the intersection of social psychology and political science? The Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is recruiting a PhD candidate for an interdisciplinary research project exploring the psychological and contextual factors underlying support for far-right politics.

Research focus

  • Perceptions of threat and authoritarian attitudes
  • Intergroup relations, prejudice, and political polarization
  • Support for far-right parties and candidates
  • The role of social and political contexts, with a particular focus on Brussels and Belgium

📍 Location: CESCUP, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

📅 Application deadline: 6 November 2026 (position open until filled)

💼 Duration: 3.5 years, full-time, paid PhD position

🎓 Start date: 1 January 2027

💰 Funding: Full-time scholarship comparable to a competitive Belgian salary, including healthcare and social security benefits

Who should apply? Candidates with a Master’s degree in social psychology or a related field, a strong interest in political attitudes and intergroup relations, and solid quantitative research and statistical skills. Excellent English and a collaborative mindset are essential.

📩 How to apply: Send your CV, a detailed overview of your study results and grades, a motivation letter, and the names of two referees to jasper.van.assche@ulb.be.

✉️ Email subject: PhD position ARC avancé

🔗 Learn more about the research group: https://cescup.ulb.be/