Three Ph D Positions in AI, Digital Culture and Deep Learning

Faculteit/Dienst: Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen

Opleidingsniveau: Master

Functie type: Promotieplaats

Sluitingsdatum: 6 november 2024

Vacaturenummer: 13504

• to conduct research drawing on approaches from deep learning, digital humanities, critical AI and data studies, science and technology studies;
• to publish and present research results in leading international conferences and journals;
• to complete a Ph D thesis to be submitted within the period of appointment;
• to participate in project meetings and relevant networks;
• to participate in knowledge dissemination activities with academic and other stakeholders;
• to contribute to our teaching activities as assistant to courses and/or guiding students in their thesis work
• to contribute to the organisational and administrative work on the project.

• a completed master's degree in artificial intelligence, digital humanities, cultural-historical analysis, or science and technology studies and related areas;
• a demonstrable interest in socio-technical research, and affinity with AI;
• a strong academic performance in university-level courses in the relevant subjects (see below), and excellent research skills demonstrated by an outstanding master's thesis;
• a strong cooperative attitude and interest in working collaboratively with other researchers and external stakeholders;
• a professional command of English and good presentation skills.
• experience with administrative and organisational skills.

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on full time);
• up to a maximum of 16 weeks fully paid pregnancy (including maternity leave);
• the possibility for birth leave (partner leave) and partially paid parental leave;
• a pension with ABP pension fund for which the Uv A pays two third part of the contribution;
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• a complete educational program for Ph D students, including those offered by the Dutch National Research Schools;
• a wide range of online courses to follow on topics such as time management, handling stress on the online platform Goodhabitz;
• the possibility to set up a fully equipped workplace at home;
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
• Assistance with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.

• Prof.dr. Tobias Blanke (t.blanke@uva.nl)

• A detailed letter of motivation of 1-2 pages, what you bring to the project, explaining which archival site or sites interest you and how you could contribute to the overall project. Furthermore, we like to hear from you why you are interested in that position and how your background and experience fit the project.
• A detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience.
• A list of all university courses you have taken, with an official transcript of grades.
• A list of publications (in case of joint authorship, clearly indicate your own contribution) and/or a link to at least one writing example available online (e.g., your master’s thesis in a university repository, or a direct link).
• The names, affiliations, and email addresses of two referees, including your advisor, who may be approached by the selection committee (please do not include reference letters in your application).