PhD Position in Advice-Giving Systems: The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is offering an exciting PhD scholarship opportunity focused on responsible and interpretable advice-giving systems. This position is part of high-impact research aimed at ensuring automatic systems deliver unbiased and transparent advice.
PhD Position in Responsible Advice-Giving Systems
Designation
PhD Candidate
Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Responsible Advice-Giving Systems and Information Retrieval |
| Location | University of Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Eligibility/Qualification | MSc in AI, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields |
| Salary | €3,059 – €3,883 (dependent on experience) |
| Contract Duration | 4 years (initial 18 months, extended upon satisfactory evaluation) |
| Deadline for Applications | February 4, 2026 |
Description
As a PhD candidate, you will engage in independent research on responsible and interpretable advice-giving systems. Your work will involve developing novel techniques in deep neural networks, ensuring high accuracy, safety, interpretability, and reliability in advice-generating systems. You will also assess explanations and biases in AI models while aiming to publish findings in reputable conferences such as NeurIPS, ACL, and FAccT.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials in a single PDF file:
- Detailed CV (including month-wise education and work experience)
- Motivation letter (max 1 page)
- List of Master-level modules with official transcript
- Writing sample (e.g., Master’s thesis, term paper)
- Names and email addresses of two references
Applications should be submitted online, quoting “PhD Position” in the subject line for any inquiries to Dr. Maria Heuss at m.c.heuss@uva.nl.
Last Date for Apply
February 4, 2026
This scholarship opportunity not only promotes cutting-edge research but also encourages diverse applications to foster an inclusive academic environment.
