Phd Position

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Universiteit van Amsterdam Voltijd
PhD Position -
Artificial Intelligence: Power Asymmetries and Data Justice

Faculteit/Dienst:
Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen
Opleidingsniveau:Master
Functie type:Wetenschappelijk Personeel
Sluitingsdatum:8 september 2024
Vacaturenummer:13035- Are you looking for a challenging position in a dynamic setting? The Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA) currently has a vacant PhD position as part of the _

Artificial Intelligence:

Power Asymmetries and Data Justice_ project led by principal investigators Dr Lonneke van der Velden and Dr Claudio Celis Bueno.

ASCA is one of the five Research Schools within the Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research (AIHR).- The (invisible) labour behind artificial intelligence;

  • AI and Epistemic Injustices;
  • AI and educational equity;
  • Environmental cost and extractivist logics of AI;
  • AI, automation, and the transformation of labour;
  • Feminist and/or decolonial approaches to AI.

What are you going to do?

  • Your research will be part of the _

Artificial Intelligence:
Power Asymmetries and Data Justice_ project, which explores AI technologies from a critical perspective.

You will be working under the supervision of Prof Dr Stefania Milan, Dr Lonneke van der Velden, and Dr Claudio Celis Bueno.

Special focus on asymmetric power relations and/or data justice is encouraged.

Once appointed for the position, your final PhD proposal will be developed in a productive dialogue with the ongoing research of Dr Lonneke van der Velden and Dr Claudio Celis Bueno.


Tasks and responsibilities:

- submission of a PhD thesis within the period of appointment;
- participating in meetings of the project research group;
- publishing of single-authored and/or co-authored outputs derived from your doctoral research, including peer-reviewed academic articles;
- presenting intermediate research results at workshops and conferences;
- organising knowledge dissemination activities within the research group and the research school;
- (co-)teaching courses at BA-level in the second and third year of the appointment (maximum 0,2 fte per year);

  • Participating in the Research School and Faculty of Humanities PhD training programmes.

What do you have to offer?Your experience and profile**:

  • excellent and independent research skills demonstrated by an outstanding Master's thesis and a demonstrable capacity to develop an outstanding publication record;
- a strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research;
- enthusiasm for communicating academic research to non-academic audiences;
- excellent command of the English language.

  • Critical technical literacy and societal engagement will be considered of added value.
  • Please note that if you already hold a doctorate/PhD or are working towards obtaining a similar degree elsewhere, you will not be admitted to a doctoral programme at the UvA.
    What can we offer you?
  • We offer a temporary employment contract for the period of 48 months. The first contract will be for 16 months, with an extension for the following 32 months, contingent on a positive performance evaluation within the first 12 months. The employment contract is for 38 hours a week. The preferred starting date is 01 February 202
    What else do we offer?
- excellent possibilities for further professional development and education;
- an inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
- an enthusiastic and professional academic team.

About us

  • The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.
  • The Faculty of Humanities provides education and conducts research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in de field of language and culture. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the faculty maintains close ties with many cultural institutes in the capital city. Research and teaching staff focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and are active in several teaching programmes.
    Questions? a motivation letter and full academic CV;
- a research proposal of words (excluding references) that describes your topic and the main conceptual lens that would inform your project;
- a writing sample, for example, a chapter from your Master thesis or an article;
- a list of all Master-level modules you have taken, with an official transcript of grades;

  • Please submit the required information in 1 pdf by uploading in the required field 'CV'.
  • The first round of interviews will be held in October The UvA is an equalopportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity a

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