Radboud University

Radboud University is a research-intensive university located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Founded in 1923, the university has developed a strong international reputation for high-quality research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and societal engagement.

Radboud University is known for its strong focus on research addressing global challenges, particularly within sustainability, health, digitalisation, and social transformation.

Research and Academic Focus

Radboud University conducts research across a wide academic spectrum, with recognised strengths in Natural Sciences, Medicine & Health Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities & Arts.

The university maintains close collaboration with Radboud university medical center (Radboudumc), creating an integrated academic environment linking clinical research with fundamental science. Key research areas include neuroscience, molecular life sciences, behavioural sciences, environmental sciences, and philosophy.

Radboud actively participates in European research programmes and international academic partnerships.

PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities

As in the broader Dutch academic system, PhD candidates at Radboud University are employed as salaried researchers within structured research groups. The university regularly recruits postdoctoral researchers and faculty members within areas such as:

• Life sciences and biomedical research
• Environmental and sustainability research
• Psychology and behavioural sciences
• Philosophy and cultural studies
• Data science and digital society

Researchers interested in related academic fields may explore opportunities in:

• Natural Sciences
• Medicine & Health Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Humanities & Arts

Academic Careers in Nijmegen

Located in one of the Netherlands’ oldest cities, Radboud University offers an internationally oriented academic environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration and a research-driven institutional culture.