PhD Researcher in Responsible AI for Online Safety

Leiden University; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Hybrid work options

Public transport reimbursement

Job summary

Leiden University invites applications for a PhD position at LIACS, focusing on responsible AI in cybersecurity and computational social science. You will conduct original research, publish in top venues, and contribute to teaching while shaping a thesis on AI methods for online safety.

The role embeds you in the System and Security Cluster under senior supervisors, with a path toward a PhD degree and a flexible hybrid work arrangement in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or closely related field.
• Strong background in machine learning with an interest in AI safety and societal impact.
• Proven ability to work on research projects and publish results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research on responsible AI methods for online safety.
• Publish and present scientific articles at AI, computational social science and cybersecurity venues.
• Contribute to educational activities as a (head) teaching assistant and write a PhD thesis.

Skills

Machine learning

Python

Deep learning (PyTorch)

English writing and presentation

Independent and team work

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field

Tools

PyTorch

Python

Job description

Leiden University invites applications for a PhD position at LIACS, focusing on responsible AI in cybersecurity and computational social science. You will conduct original research, publish in top venues, and contribute to teaching while shaping a thesis on AI methods for online safety.

The role embeds you in the System and Security Cluster under senior supervisors, with a path toward a PhD degree and a flexible hybrid work arrangement in the Netherlands.