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September 18, 2025

**Job Description**
The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is seeking two Postdoc Researchers to join projects focused on the application and governance of AI technology in civil service provision and public organizations. The first position (0.8 FTE, 18 months) is part of the NWA-funded VALUE-AI project, exploring the promises and pitfalls of AI in citizen-state interactions, with an emphasis on designing fair algorithms and governing AI-related risks. The second position (0.75 FTE, 24 months) is part of the NWO-funded AI4ALL project, focusing on the actual and intended use of AI in public organizations, researching the reasons for AI adoption, its expected impact, and empirically measuring the public values affected by AI in public governance. The role may include teaching activities (Master thesis supervision) up to a full 1.0 FTE.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Advanced qualitative research skills
• Preferably experience in conducting expert interviews and fieldwork independently
• Proven track record in publishing in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals
• Willingness to work in a team
• Excellent English language skills
• Excellent Dutch language skills

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Public Administration
• Business Ethics
• Political Science
• Management Studies
• Organization Studies
• related fields

**Experience**
Other:
• Proven track record in publishing in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals
• Preferably experience in conducting expert interviews and fieldwork independently

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Experience
Other: • Proven track record in publishing in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals • Preferably experience in conducting expert interviews and fieldwork independently
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: € 4,728.00 - € 6,433.00 gross per month (on a full-time basis) Position Classification: UFO profile Researcher 3 Benefits: • 232 hours of holiday leave per year (for full-time 38-hour week), pro rata for part-timers • 8% holiday allowance • 8.3% end-of-year bonus • Optional model for personalized benefits package • Wide range of sports facilities at modest charge • Contribution to commuting expenses
Valid Until
October 15, 2025
Details
Temporary Duration: Position 1: 18 months; Position 2: 24 months
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Amsterdam Intelligence (AI-thinktank of the City Amsterdam)
Supervisor(s)
dr. Kristina S. Weißmüller (for the first position) prof. dr. Gjalt de Graaf (for the second position)
Supervisor Email
k.s.weissmuller@vu.nl gjalt.de.graaf@vu.nl
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
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