PhD position AI Governance & Regulation – Work Package 6 in the DECIDE Project (Democratizing AI: Empowering Citizens through Transparent Decision-making (1.0 fte)
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PhD position AI Governance & Regulation – Work Package 6 in the DECIDE Project (Democratizing AI: Empowering Citizens through Transparent Decision-making (1.0 fte)
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What are you going to do?
What can you expect from us?
- In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.059 up to a maximum of € 3.881 (Promovendus) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- PhD candidate: 18 months + 2.5 years
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (RUG), researchers across all branches of science and technology work on scientific challenges and societal issues. Lecturers train their students for meaningful careers in science or beyond. Interdisciplinary research and education, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with companies, government institutions, and societal organizations are highly valued at this top 100 university. RUG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working environment that invites you to contribute your value.
Campus Fryslân (CF) is the eleventh and youngest faculty of the University of Groningen, located in Leeuwarden. With over 100 staff members, approximately 350 students, and 45 PhD students, it forms a small-scale community in which both working and studying is enjoyable. Students benefit from innovative teaching, and passionate researchers investigate global themes for which we seek local solutions. This aligns with our motto: Global challenges, local solutions. We collaborate with various regional, national, and international partners to connect teaching, research, and practice. Our teaching and research focus on the themes of Circular Society and Economy, Sustainable Environment and Wellbeing, and Responsible Governance and Technology. If you would like to learn more about Campus Fryslân, visit rug.nl/cf
Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will receive a response at the latest two weeks after the closing date.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!
Interested?
Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.
Please add the following documents to your application:
- A recent curriculum vitae.
- A motivation letter of maximum two A4 pages.
- A research proposal of max 1500 words, responding to the question how the regulation and governance of Artificial Intelligence can enable the empowerment of (Dutch) citizens. You could focus on one type of citizen and describe one type of AI used in the medical sector, relevant in the context of the project. The proposal should cover the state of the art, main research question, key objectives, and relevance, the proposed (methodological) approach, a brief description of the relevant literature and a provisional timetable.
- If available, a copy of an article, book chapter or other academic text that you feel best represents your work.
- A copy of your diplomas with a list of course grades.
- Proof of English proficiency, more information in this link.
- Reference letters from two academic referees.
- Generic and obviously AI-generated applications will not be considered.
Do you have any questions or need more information?
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Questions about the content of the job?
Oskar Gstrein
Associate Professor
O.J.Gstrein@rug.nl -
Questions about your application process?
Oskar Gstrein
Associate Professor
O.J.Gstrein@rug.nl
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