PhD Researcher: AI-Augmented Learning in Organizations

Vrije Universisteit; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave 232 hours/year

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Commuting cost contribution

Personalised benefits package

Sports facilities access

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a doctoral researcher to study how generative AI shapes learning and expertise at work. The four-year MSCA EMANAIRE PhD is based at VU Amsterdam and conducted within an international network.

The role involves ethnographic fieldwork, interviews, and collaboration across Europe, with a six-month secondment planned. Candidates should hold a master’s degree in fields such as organisation studies, sociology, anthropology, STS, or information

Qualifications

• Qualitative research emphasis with strong writing, reading, critical thinking and presentation skills.
• Ethnographic fieldwork including interviews and observations in organizations.
• Strong academic performance in masters programme.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ethnographic fieldwork and interviews in organizational settings.
• Analyze interviews and fieldnotes; share findings with the EMANAIRE network.
• Collaborate with international partners and supervisors across Europe.

Skills

Qualitative research

Ethnography

Interviewing

Communication skills

Education

Masters degree in relevant field

Backgrounds: organisation studies, sociology, anthropology, STS, information systems

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a doctoral researcher to study how generative AI shapes learning and expertise at work. The four-year MSCA EMANAIRE PhD is based at VU Amsterdam and conducted within an international network.

The role involves ethnographic fieldwork, interviews, and collaboration across Europe, with a six-month secondment planned. Candidates should hold a master’s degree in fields such as organisation studies, sociology, anthropology, STS, or information