Postdoctoral Researcher in AI, Media & Democracy

Scholarships; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

232 vacation hours

Parental leave

Partner leave

Social engagement leave

Pension with ABP

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Amsterdam invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Communication Science at the AI, Media & Democracy Lab. The role focuses on how AI transforms media, user interaction, and democratic engagement, with responsibilities to develop and publish studies and collaborate across disciplines.

The position offers a competitive gross monthly salary (€4,728–€6,633, scale 11, 38 hrs/week), 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus, 232 vacation hours, ABP pension, and

Qualifications

• PhD required in communication science, journalism, or related social sciences
• Strong affinity with digital and computational methods
• Experience in lab-based, team research settings
• Experience collaborating across disciplines
• Excellent written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish studies on AI, media, and democracy
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary research projects
• Contribute to public debates on AI and media ethics
• Organize workshops, lectures, or similar events

Job description

The University of Amsterdam invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Communication Science at the AI, Media & Democracy Lab. The role focuses on how AI transforms media, user interaction, and democratic engagement, with responsibilities to develop and publish studies and collaborate across disciplines.

The position offers a competitive gross monthly salary (€4,728–€6,633, scale 11, 38 hrs/week), 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus, 232 vacation hours, ABP pension, and