Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Communication Science at AI, Media & Democracy Lab, Netherlands

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

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Communication Science at AI, Media & Democracy Lab, Netherlands for Fellowship

The University of Amsterdam is announcing a Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Communication Science at AI, Media & Democracy Lab. The role focuses on exploring how AI is transforming media, user interaction, and democratic engagement. The selected researcher will develop and publish studies, collaborate in interdisciplinary projects, and contribute to public debates on AI and media ethics.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities with a PhD in communication science, journalism, or a related social science field
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Communication Science, Journalism, Social Science, or related disciplines
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

Hold a PhD in communication science, journalism, or related social sciences

Strong affinity with digital and computational science methods

Interest in lab-based, team research settings

Experience collaborating across disciplines

Excellent written and spoken English (e.g., publications in English-language journals)

Ability and willingness to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team

Interest in organizing workshops, lectures, or similar events.

Competitive gross monthly salary: €4,728 – €6,633 (scale 11, 38 hrs/week), plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus

232 vacation hours, parental leave, partner leave, social engagement leave

Pension with ABP and additional allowances

Career development and training opportunities

Participation in an inspiring, interdisciplinary, and international research environment.