Assistant Professor in Political Science, Specialization in Public Policy and Governance

Do you work on collaborative governance or digital transformation?
The Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent) position in Political Science with a specialization in public policy. We are particularly interested:

• either in candidates with a research focus on the practices and politics of collaborative governance;
• or in candidates who could help to produce theoretically and empirically informed work that advances our understanding of how digital tools (i.e algorithmic decision-making, data infrastructures, AI, et cetera.) transform the practices and politics of governance processes.

In addition, candidates require academic teaching experience in core public policy literature, so that they contribute to our international, diverse, and broad political science (under-)graduate programmes within the College and Graduate School Social Sciences.

What are you going to do?
The core tasks of the successful candidate will be teaching (0.6 fte) and research (0.4 fte). You will occasionally fulfil organizational tasks and committee work in the wider context of the Department of Political Science.

You are asked to teach introductory and advanced courses in public policy and governance in the BA and MA programmes of the Department of Political Science. Occasionally, you can also teach courses that are part of the core curriculum of the BA program. You can also be asked to teach in an interdisciplinary BA or (Res)MA-programme associated with the Department of Political Science.

For research we are interested in candidates who can offer innovative theoretical and empirical contributions to literatures on collaborative governance, or digital transformations of governance, with a focus on the practices and/or politics of these processes. Your research will be affiliated with the Programme Group ‘Transnational Configurations, Conflict, and Governance’ (TCCG), housed in the Department of Political Science and the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR). For more information on the group and its interests, please consult https://aissr.uva.nl/content/research-groups/transnational-configurations-conflict-and-governance/transnational-configurations-conflict-and-governance.html. You will actively contribute to the development of the research programme of TCCG by publishing in international scholarly journals or books, by co-supervising junior researchers, and by submitting grant applications. The Department of Political Science appreciates scholarly outreach to professionals and the wider public.

Core tasks

• Teaching general and specialist courses in public policy and governance at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, and involvement in post-graduate supervision;
• Developing, conducting, and supervising high quality academic research on the topics mentioned above;
• (Participating in) acquiring external research funding;
• Contributing to the research programme of the Programme Group TCCG and the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research through scholarly publications and engagement in local, national, and international networks.

What do you have to offer?

• A completed doctoral thesis in Political Science – specifically in public policy – or a closely related field such as Public Administration or Sociology;
• Substantial academic teaching experience on a breadth of topics within the discipline / scope of the profile and on a variety of teaching formats such as lectures, seminars, and supervision, including (partially) independently designed courses;
• Well-developed teaching and didactic vision showing demonstrated capacity to inspire and activate students, encourage in-class interaction, address contemporary classroom issues such as AI, sensitive or topical issues, and foster bridges between academia and society;
• The ability to work both as an independent professional and as a team player with a commitment to diversity and inclusion;
• A demonstrated expertise in the field of public policy and governance;
• Connections to practitioners/policy-makers to the benefit of teaching and research;
• An ongoing research programme and publications, focused on international peer reviewed journals and/or books published by internationally recognised academic presses;
• Mastery of social science research methods appropriate for your research agenda;
• The ability to develop and submit competitive research grant proposals;
• Solid knowledge of the canon and contemporary literature related to public policy and governance;
• Affinity with teaching students from other tracks within political science, and from interdisciplinary programmes, within and beyond your own specialization;
• A capacity to teach in English and/or Dutch, and a willingness to acquire passive knowledge of Dutch within three years;
• The basic qualification at Dutch universities in higher education (Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs; BKO) certificate, or a willingness to acquire such.

What else do we offer you?
A challenging disciplinary and interdisciplinary work environment with a variety of duties and ample scope for individual initiative and development within an inspiring organisation. To work at the University of Amsterdam is to work in a discerning, independent, creative, innovative and international climate characterised by an open atmosphere and a genuine engagement with the city of Amsterdam and society.

We offer a temporary full-time contract (38 hours per week) of 18 months with a probationary period of two months. If the employee performs well and continues in the same job, an employment contract for an indefinite period will follow. However, urgent financial and/or organisational reasons may be reason not to continue the employment contract. Preferred starting date is 1 January 2027.

Salary depends on past education and relevant work experience. For this position the University Job Classification profile Universitair Docent (UD2, or UD1) applies, with a minimum salary of € 4,728 and a maximum salary of € 7,297 gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week, , in keeping with salary scale 11 or 12, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and a year-end bonus. Applicants from abroad can be eligible for the 30% tax incentive scheme over a period of five years. Parental leave is standard for 16 weeks. Because we value your continued personal development and professionalisation, we also offer excellent opportunities for study and development.

On top of these renumerations, we offer you a position in which initiative and input are highly valued, an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues, and an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

In this department, you will work
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds. The social and behavioural sciences play a leading role in addressing the major societal challenges faced by the world, the Netherlands and Amsterdam, now and in the future.

The Department of Political Science is a large department, part of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG). The Department of Political Science strives for thematic breadth and methodological and epistemological pluralism. Teaching is offered both in English and in Dutch, in BA- and (Res)MA-programmes that offer options for thematic and methodological specialization. Research is integrated in the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research. The AISSR is one of the largest and most prolific social science research institutes in Europe. It offers ample opportunities for collaboration and exchange with scholars from other fields of political science, as well as the other social sciences.

We strive for excellence in a caring institute. We wish to reflect society in all aspects, as we believe that this improves the dynamics in our organization. Therefore, we support and understand the need for a work/life/family balance and consequently varying working hours and places. We believe that doing good science is fun, and goes hand in hand with an ambitious yet friendly culture.

Assistant Professor in Political Science, Specialization in International Relations

Do you work on critical approaches to militarism, war, and technology?
The Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent) position in Political Science with a specialization in critical approaches to international relations and conflict. We are particularly interested in candidates with a research focus on the interrelation between state and non-state actors, such as corporations and commercial actors.

In addition, candidates require academic teaching experience in introductory and advanced courses in international relations, and ideally (qualitative) political science methods so that they can contribute to our international, diverse, and broad political science (under-)graduate programmes within the College and Graduate School Social Sciences.

What are you going to do?
The core tasks of the successful candidate will be teaching (0.6 fte) and research (0.4 fte). You will occasionally fulfil organizational tasks and committee work in the wider context of the Department of Political Science.

You are asked to teach introductory and advanced courses in international relations and conflict in the BA and MA programmes of the Department of Political Science. Occasionally, you may also teach courses that are part of the core curriculum of the BA program. You may also be asked to teach in an interdisciplinary BA or (Res)MA-programme associated with the Department of Political Science.

For research we are interested in candidates who can offer innovative and critical theoretical and empirical contributions to literatures and debates on the intersections of militarism, war, and technology, the changing nature of conflict, emergent political orders, and relations between state and non-state actors such as corporations. Your research will be affiliated with the Programme Group ‘Transnational Configurations, Conflict, and Governance’ (TCCG), housed in the Department of Political Science and the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR). For more information on the group and its interests, please consult https://aissr.uva.nl/content/research-groups/transnational-configurations-conflict-and-governance/transnational-configurations-conflict-and-governance.html. You will actively contribute to the development of the research programme of TCCG by publishing in international scholarly journals or books, by co-supervising junior researchers, and by submitting grant applications. The Department of Political Sciences appreciates scholarly outreach to professionals and the wider public.

Core tasks

• Teaching general and specialist courses in international relations and conflict at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, and involvement in post-graduate supervision;
• Developing, conducting, and supervising high quality academic research on the topics mentioned above;
• (Participating in) acquiring external research funding;
• Contributing to the research programme of the Programme Group TCCG and the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research through scholarly publications and engagement in local, national, and international networks.

What do you have to offer?

• A completed doctoral thesis in Political Science with demonstrated expertise in the field of international relations;
• Substantial academic teaching experience on a breadth of topics within the discipline / scope of the profile and on a variety of teaching formats such as lectures, seminars, and supervision, including (partially) independently designed courses;
• Well-developed teaching and didactic vision showing demonstrated capacity to inspire and activate students, encourage in-class interaction, address contemporary classroom issues such as AI, sensitive or topical issues, and foster bridges between academia and society;
• The ability to work both as an independent professional and as a team player with a commitment to diversity and inclusion;
• Affinity with teaching students from other tracks within political science, and from interdisciplinary programmes, within and beyond your own specialization;
• An ongoing research programme and publications, focused on international peer reviewed journals and/or books published by internationally recognised academic presses;
• The ability to develop and submit competitive research grant proposals;
• A capacity to teach in English and/or Dutch, and a willingness to acquire passive knowledge of Dutch within three years;
• The basic qualification at Dutch universities in higher education (Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs; BKO) certificate, or a willingness to acquire such.

What else do we offer you?
A challenging disciplinary and interdisciplinary work environment with a variety of duties and ample scope for individual initiative and development within an inspiring organisation. To work at the University of Amsterdam is to work in an independent, creative, innovative and international climate characterised by an open atmosphere and a genuine engagement with the city of Amsterdam and society.

We offer a temporary full-time contract (38 hours per week) of 18 months with a probationary period of two months. If the employee performs well and continues in the same job, an employment contract for an indefinite period will follow. However, urgent financial and/or organisational reasons may be reason not to continue the employment contract. Preferred starting date is 1 January 2027.

Salary depends on past education and relevant work experience. For this position the University Job Classification profile Universitair Docent (UD 2, or UD1) applies, with a minimum salary of € 4,728 and a maximum salary of € 7,297 gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week, in keeping with salary scale 11 or 12, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and a year-end bonus. Applicants from abroad may be eligible for the 30% tax incentive scheme over a period of five years. Parental leave is standard for 16 weeks. Because we value your continued personal development and professionalisation, we also offer excellent opportunities for study and development.

On top of these renumerations, we offer you a position in which initiative and input are highly valued, an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues, and an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

In this department, you will work
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds. The social and behavioural sciences play a leading role in addressing the major societal challenges faced by the world, the Netherlands and Amsterdam, now and in the future.

The Department of Political Science is a large department, part of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG). The Department of Political Science strives for thematic breadth and methodological and epistemological pluralism. Teaching is offered both in English and in Dutch, in BA- and (Res)MA-programmes that offer options for thematic and methodological specialization. Research is integrated in the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research. The AISSR is one of the largest and most prolific social science research institutes in Europe. It offers ample opportunities for collaboration and exchange with scholars from other fields of political science, as well as the other social sciences.

We strive for excellence in a caring institute. We wish to reflect society in all aspects, as we believe that this improves the dynamics in our organization. Therefore, we support and understand the need for a work/life/family balance and consequently varying working hours and places. We believe that doing good science is fun and goes hand in hand with an ambitious yet friendly culture.

PhD on Emulation framework for self-aware neuromorphic system-on-chip architectures

As part of the REACT Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network initiative, we are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research group working on next-generation neuromorphic computing systems. Inspired by the computational principles of the human brain, neuromorphic systems promise ultra-low-power intelligent processing through event-driven computation, on-chip learning, and compute-in-memory (CiM) paradigms that significantly reduce data movement between memory and processing units. However, evaluating such architectures at system scale remains a major challenge due to the limitations of conventional software simulation and existing device-level emulation platforms.

This PhD project will develop an advanced emulation framework, potentially FPGA-accelerated, for self-aware neuromorphic system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, enabling fast and accurate exploration of emerging hardware and learning paradigms. The framework will support rapid prototyping, automated design-space exploration, and cross-technology benchmarking, providing new insights into the co-design of learning algorithms, memory technologies, and neuromorphic hardware architectures for future edge-intelligent systems. Particular emphasis will be placed on energy-efficient CiM-based architectures, adaptive processing mechanisms, and secure AI acceleration for next-generation embedded and edge platforms.

Research objectives:

• Develop FPGA-based emulation and prototyping frameworks to accelerate the design-space exploration of neuromorphic SoC architectures leveraging emerging compute-in-memory (CiM) paradigms.
• Design energy-efficient, adaptive, and scalable neuromorphic SoC architectures integrating CiM technologies.
• Investigate security mechanisms for neuromorphic and AI accelerators, including side-channel resistance and secure on-chip learning.
• Implement, validate, and benchmark architectures using simulation environments and hardware prototypes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams spanning artificial intelligence, circuit design, computer architecture, and embedded systems engineering.

Assistant Professor in Predictive Modelling and Simulation of Rotorcraft and VTOL Aircraft

Background: Transport and mobility are undergoing a major transformation. More than a thousand Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft concepts are currently being developed as a future mobility, many of them electric or hybrid-electric. These aircraft aim to transform urban and regional mobility as part of the emerging Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem. Ensuring their safety and certification is therefore a crucial challenge. Modelling and simulation (M&S) play a key role in enabling early risk identification, system validation and informed design decisions before real-world deployment.

At the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering of TU Delft, you will work in one of the world’s leading aerospace research and education environments. The faculty hosts internationally renowned research groups and world-class experimental and simulation facilities that support pioneering work in aviation, space and sustainable mobility. Within this environment, the Department of Control and Operations brings together expertise in modelling and simulation, human-machine interaction, control, guidance and navigation, air traffic management, and environmental impact modelling.

Job description: As Assistant Professor in Predictive Modelling and Simulation of Rotorcraft and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vehicles for Next-Generation Flight Control and Handling Qualities Investigations you will develop innovative modelling and simulation approaches that support the safe operation and certification of current and future vertical flight systems. Your research may include immersive and predictive modelling, simulation of coupled flight dynamics, stability and control analysis, simulator fidelity, handling qualities assessments, prediction of pilot-induced or pilot-assisted oscillations, and the synthesis of flight control laws. You may also explore immersive simulation environments using Extended Reality (XR), as well as optimization and artificial intelligence approaches for certification through simulation.

You will establish a distinctive research line focused on modelling and simulation for rotorcraft and VTOL aircraft and contribute to advancing Advanced Air Mobility technologies. Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with colleagues across disciplines within the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, engage with national and international research partners, and build strong connections with industry and governmental organisations active in aviation and vertical flight innovation.

The position includes defining and supervising MSc and PhD research projects, attracting research funding and building collaborative research programmes. You will also contribute to education within BSc and MSc programmes of Aerospace Engineering and the MSc Control and Operations track, working closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers.

You will join an internationally diverse and collegial department where knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork are central. Together with colleagues, students and partners, you will contribute to research and education that address the major challenges facing future aviation.

Job requirements

• You hold a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.
• You have strong expertise in modelling and simulation, particularly applied to vertical flight systems.
• You have experience in one or more relevant areas such as flight dynamics modelling, simulation, data analysis, handling qualities, or rotorcraft and VTOL design.
• You demonstrate research potential through publications and a developing or established scientific track record.
• You have the ability to attract research funding and build collaborative national and international networks.
• You are motivated to teach and supervise MSc and PhD students and enjoy working closely with colleagues and partners in education and research.
• You communicate clearly and work collaboratively in an international and inclusive environment.
• You have an excellent command of English and are willing to learn Dutch within a reasonable timeframe.

TU Delft
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Aerospace Engineering
The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is a leading international community where innovation in aerospace meets global challenges. Our support and scientific staff, including PhD candidates, postdocs, and students, largely work together on three main themes: the energy transition, sustainable aerospace, and safety and security, with the aim of tackling climate change and contributing to the independence and security of Europe.

When you join us, you become part of a diverse, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and perspectives are valued. Our work extends beyond the lab—into field labs, innovation hubs, and partnerships with other faculties, research institutes, governments, and industry, both locally and globally.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace, assisted by an active Diversity & Inclusion team. This includes tangible support such as funding for extra personnel for family and caregiving responsibilities, mentoring programmes, and initiatives that promote cultural exchange and integration.

You don’t just join our faculty — you join a community where you can thrive, grow, and help shape the future of aerospace.

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PhD candidates 'Improving Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma'

Job description
We invite applications for two PhD positions within a large international research consortium dedicated to minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures. The project focuses on chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH), a highly prevalent condition in an aging population and one of the most frequently treated neurosurgical disorders.

The overall goal of this project is to optimize the safety and effectiveness of cSDH treatment through high-quality clinical research. The project consists of several complementary studies, including an international multicenter randomized clinical trial and a nationwide prospective registry.

Together, these studies will generate robust evidence to guide future clinical practice. To strengthen our research team, we are recruiting two PhD candidates who will each focus on a key component of the project while working closely together within a shared research program.

Each PhD Candidate will have a distinct primary focus:

• PhD Candidate one – clinical trial: Focus on the preparation, conduct, and analysis of an international multicenter randomized trial.
• PhD Candidate two – registry: Focus on the setup, coordination, and analysis of a nationwide chronic subdural hematoma registry.

Both candidates will contribute to protocol development, data analysis, and scientific dissemination, and will collaborate closely with each other, the postdoctoral researcher, and the principal investigators. In addition to the trial and registry, the project also includes essential methodological work on the development of a surgical simulator training module and patient‑reported outcome measures (PROMs).

These components are integral to the project and will be distributed between the two PhD candidates based on interest and expertise during the course of the PhD trajectories. The positions are offered for a duration of 4 years, culminating in a PhD thesis based on multiple peer-reviewed publications.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the scientific design and execution of studies within the cSDH project.
• Collect, manage, and analyze clinical data.
• Perform statistical analyses under supervision and in collaboration with biostatisticians.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and contribute to conference presentations.
• Participate actively in team meetings and international collaborations.
• Actively contribute to a collaborative, transparent, and safe research environment.

Position-Specific Activities

Clinical Trial PhD Candidate

• Support the coordination and execution of an international multicenter trial.
• Assist with ethics approvals, regulatory documentation, and trial monitoring.
• Maintain close contact with participating centers to ensure protocol adherence and data quality.
• Perform trial-related statistical analyses and contribute to reporting of results.

Registry PhD Candidate

• Coordinate data collection with hospitals participating in the national registry.
• Support registry governance, data quality control, and database development.
• Conduct observational studies and outcome analyses using registry data.
• Contribute to registry-based methodological and clinical publications.

What we offer:

• A 4-year PhD appointment within a high-impact clinical research program.
• Supervision by an experienced, multidisciplinary research team.
• Training in clinical research methods, statistics, and scientific writing.
• Opportunities to collaborate (inter)nationally and build a strong academic network.
• Opportunities to (co-)author high-quality publications in leading journals in neurosurgery, neurotrauma, and clinical research.
• Opportunities to present work at major scientific meetings.
• A stimulating research environment with attention to well-being and professional development.