Deadline: 30 April 2025
This fully funded PhD position in International Relations focuses on AI governance and its geopolitical implications, particularly in the US, China, and the EU. The research will explore how AI governance is structured globally, why it takes certain forms, and how it aligns with normative ideals such as fairness and democracy. The project will involve both empirical analysis and theoretical work.
Key Research Themes
- Identifying global AI governance structures
- Understanding political and economic drivers of AI policy
- Examining normative ideals in AI governance
- Evaluating the fairness and democratic nature of AI policies
- Investigating the influence of power dynamics on AI governance
Responsibilities
- Complete the PhD within four years
- Publish academic articles and present research findings
- Contribute to collaborative publications
- Teach in the second, third, and fourth years
- Participate in university training activities
Eligibility Requirements
- Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Political Economy, Social Sciences, Data Science, or a related field
- Strong academic writing and research skills
- Interest in geopolitics, global governance, and AI
- Methodological skills in qualitative or quantitative research
Employment Conditions
- Salary: €2,901–€3,707 per month
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus
- Four-year full-time contract with a one-year probation period
- Teaching responsibilities (0.4 FTE) in later years
- Relocation to the Netherlands required
Application Requirements
- Motivation Statement (1,000 words)
- Research Proposal (2,000 words)
- Research questions
- Relevance to project themes
- Methodology
- Literature review
- Curriculum Vitae
- Master’s Degree Certificate & Transcript
- Master’s Thesis
- Academic Writing Sample
- Two Academic Referees’ Contact Details
- English Language Certificate (if applicable)
Application Process
- Submit materials as two PDFs (one for the thesis, one for all other documents)
- Apply by April 30, 2025
- Interviews: May 12–16, 2025
- Expected Start Date: September/October 2025
For further details or application please see the university’s website.
