The Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV) is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in Leiden, the Netherlands, to examine tourism’s influence on marine conservation in eastern Indonesia. Applications are due by 30 October 2026.

Working within the TIDE-MPAs project, the researcher will conduct ethnographic fieldwork in Maluku and/or West Papua, investigate local knowledge and governance, and contribute to a tourism impact dashboard and policy guidance.

Applicants should hold a PhD in anthropology, political ecology or a related discipline, with Indonesian fieldwork experience, Indonesian language proficiency, excellent English and a publication record.

The 32-hour-per-week appointment initially lasts one year, with an intended second-year extension subject to performance. The advertised salary is €3,706–€5,760 gross monthly on a full-time basis, depending on qualifications and experience.

Online applications must be in English and include an 800-word maximum motivation letter, a link to a video of up to two minutes, and a CV of no more than three pages, highlighting three to five outputs and naming two academic referees. Enquiries: kloos@kitlv.nl.

View the vacancy and apply.