Your function The PhD project will focus on developing the foundational framework of the project, as well as one (or both) of two case studies. One case study concerns the disruption of epistemic spaces, with a focus on a historical comparison between the emergence of the printing press in the modern era and the recent advent of the Internet. The other case study concerns chatbots (like ChatGPT) and other similar AI architectures, focusing on how they challenge and disrupt the concepts of ‘communication’ and ‘authorship’. Both projects will be carried out in close collaboration with the project’s principal investigators, Prof. dr. Catarina Dutilh Novaes and dr. Guido Löhr. The expected starting date is 1 February 2026 or shortly thereafter. Your duties
Your profileWe are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:
What do we offer?A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and arrangements. Some examples:
About usThe Department of Philosophy The PhD candidate will also be embedded in the Graduate School of Humanities, which coordinates all activities involving training and guidance of PhD candidates and Research Master students. Through the Graduate School, the PhD candidate will come in contact with a lively interdisciplinary research community, and will take part in the mandatory PhD coursework and in the regular activities (lectures, workshops etc.) organized by the Graduate School. Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities The faculty consists of nine academic departments within three schools:
Are you interested in joining Social Sciences and Humanities? You become part of a dynamic academic community with approximately 900 staff members, over 5,000 regular students and more than 5,000 course participants. In an inspiring and collegial environment, we work together on education and research with impact. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education. Diversity Interested?Are you interested in this position, and do you believe your experience and expertise will contribute to this research project? Then apply through the ‘Apply’ button, uploading the following materials:
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