Leiden University, LEI, the Netherlands

Leiden University details including ranking, recent job (PhD, Postdoc, faculty) vacancies, along with salary details compiled here

Leiden University LEI, The Netherlands
Leiden University LEI, The Netherlands

Leiden University (commonly abbreviated as LEIDutchUniversiteit Leiden) is a public research university in Leiden, Netherlands. Founded in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange as a reward to the town of Leiden for its defense against Spanish attacks during the Eighty Years’ War, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the Netherlands.

Leiden University is one of the leading international research universities in Europe.

The University has seven faculties and a campus in both Leiden and The Hague.

motto is Praesidium Libertatis – Bastion of Freedom.

LEI distinguishes five broad clusters of science areas and one overarching research theme.

Vision

As a prestigious European research university, Leiden University plays a foremost role in academic research and teaching. High-quality academic research and teaching are crucial to a safe, healthy, sustainable, prosperous and just world. The University is committed to developing, disseminating and applying academic knowledge and is a trusted figure in societal and political debates in the national and international arena.

Salary Details

PhD Candidate Salary at LEI

PhD Candidate Salary ranges from € 2.395,-  to € 3.061,-  gross per month (pay scale P in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).

Research Technician Salary at LEI, the Netherlands

The salary of a Research Technician range is from € 2,329.- to € 3,548.- gross per month (fulltime, scale 7 or 8, depending on education and experience).

Research Assistant Salary at LEI, the Netherlands

Research Assistant Salary ranging from € 2,656.- to € 3,548.- gross per month on a full-time basis (pay scale 8, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).

Postdoctoral researcher Salary at Leiden University

Salary range for Postdoctoral researcher from € 2.790,- to € 4.402,- gross per month (pay scale 10 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).

Lecturer Salary at LEI, the Netherlands

Salary range from € 2.846,- to € 4.490,- gross per month for a fulltime appointment depending on prior education and working experience (pay scale 10, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).

Assistant Professor Salary at LEI, the Netherlands

Salary for Assistant Professor ranges from € 3.746,- to € 5.826,– gross per month (pay scale 11-12) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).

Professor Salary at Leiden University

The gross monthly salary of a Professor is based on a full-time appointment is a minimum of € 5,797.43 up to a maximum of € 8,225.67, in line with the Collective Labour Agreement for universities of applied sciences (CAO-HBO) and depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Updated on: August 2021