The Research Priority Area in Human(e) AI at the University of Amsterdam currently has a vacant legal Postdoctoral Researcher position.Join us! You will conduct research on Responsible AI within the broader approach of the Human(e) AI Research Priority Area (
https://humane-ai.nl/). The research will be embedded in the Amsterdam Law School (the Faculty of Law) of the University of Amsterdam.
The ideal candidate is active in any relevant area that can complement our current strength within the area (generative) AI and Law.
The postdoctoral researcher will be positioned at the Institute for Information Law of the Amsterdam Law School, and be part of a broader interdisciplinary team. Interest in and ability to work with computational social science, computer science and digital humanities is essential.
What you will do - Develop, conduct, and publish research on Human(e) AI;
- Contribute to the overall RPA in terms of events, research meetings, activities and stakeholder engagement;
- Collaborate with other Postdocs and faculty members within and between the faculties;
- Contribute to new grant applications;
- Give guest-lectures in the area of your expertise within Human(e) AI at BA or MA level at the University of Amsterdam;
- Help co-supervising research projects of students working on Human(e) AI;
- Engage in educational activities, e.g. in the interdisciplinary, cross-faculty Human(e)AI course.
What we expect from you - A PhD in Law relevant for research in Human(e) AI;
- Excellent research skills demonstrated by a track record of publications in high-ranking journals, conferences and/or with leading presses or a demonstrable capacity to develop such a record;
- Strong research interest in Human(e) AI as witnessed by research papers in relevant top venues and lectures given at important conferences in your field;
- Excellent written and spoken command of English, as demonstrated by publications in English-language journals;
- Interest in developing research-led teaching opportunities in Human(e) AI;
- The ability, willingness, and commitment to do autonomous work in a multidisciplinary team;
- The ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary cross-faculty team will be essential;
- Experience with organising workshops, lecture series, or other events that facilitate knowledge dissemination and valorisation;
- Strong communications skills and ideally some experience with working with partners within and outside academia;
- Strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research on Responsible AI;
- Enthusiasm for communicating academic research to non-academic audiences.
If the vacancy appeals to you, but you are doubting whether you might be THE person we are looking for, please do apply. We encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, people with disabilities, and members of other groups underrepresented in academia to apply. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect, inclusiveness, equal opportunities with room for personal development.
What we offer you The Postdoctoral Researcher will be appointed at the University of Amsterdam and will conduct research in the RPA Human(e) AI. The employment contract will be for 24 months, 38 hours a week. Part time employment is an option, for researchers that are already permanently employed by the UvA.
The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be € 3.378 to € 5.331 (scale 10) gross per month, based on a fulltime contract (38 hours a week). This is exclusive 8% holiday and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The starting salary will be based on qualifications, expertise and relevant experience. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The
Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.
What else do we offer - excellent possibilities for further professional development and education;
- an enthusiastic, inspiring and professional academic team;
- the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers at research institutes that - partly as a result of their interdisciplinary approach - are world renowned.
Your workplace You will conduct research on Responsible AI within the broader approach of the Human(e) AI Research Priority Area (
https://humane-ai.nl/). The research will be embedded in the Amsterdam Law School (the Faculty of Law) of the University of Amsterdam.
If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in the role, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. You can apply via the red button until 20 August, 2025.
Applications (in
one .pdf, addressed to the chair of the selection committee Prof. Helberger) should include the following information:
- a letter of motivation;
- a research proposal of 800-1000 words;
- a full academic CV, including a list of publications;
- the names and contact details of two references who may be approached by the selection committee.
Only complete applications received within the response period via the link will be considered.
In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates.
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