• Develop, conduct, and publish research on the legal, technological and governance aspects of trustworthy platform technologies, and present research on (inter)national conferences;
• Contribute to the research within and around the RPA
• Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research into trusted flaggers;
• Contribute to events, research meetings, and grant applications.

You will also manage the work of the RPA:

• you’ll coordinate internal meetings, 
• maintain and grow our local, national and international network,
• organise workshops and conferences,
• contribute to the work of the PIs and researchers through substantive and administrative support;

Familiarity with the work of the RPA, and/or research support experience is a plus.

We are committed to develop new research talent for this reason we are looking for a junior, but promising researcher. This means that you must have

• at least an advanced Masters Degree related to law and/or technology governance, with a focus on platforms, or other digital intermediaries; or
• you must have defended your PhD in related topics within the last 12 months at the maximum.
• You have demonstrated experience with trust/trustworthiness related research.
• You have conducted empirical socio-legal research.
• You are familiar with doctrinal research as well as qualitative or quantitative social science methods.
• You have a clear research interest in the topic of the RPA (documented by previous work, publications and/or grant applications).
• You have an excellent written and spoken command of English, as demonstrated by publications in English-language journals (written and spoken command of other languages, including  Dutch is a plus).
• You have the ability, willingness, and commitment to do autonomous work in a multidisciplinary team that includes legal scholars, communication scholars, digital humanities and computer scientists.
• You have experience with providing organisational support to research teams, and with organising workshops, lecture series, and similar events.

We encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, people with disabilities, and members of other groups underrepresented in academia to apply. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect, inclusiveness, equal opportunities with room for personal development.

We offer a full-time (38 hours) position till December 31, 2027. Preferred starting date is October 1, 2026.

The gross monthly salary based on full-time employment (38 hours per week) ranges from €3706 up to a maximum of €5760 (salary scale 10). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus. The starting salary will be based on qualifications, expertise and relevant experience. The profile Researcher 4 is applicable in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).

The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.

What else do we offer

• a position where own initiative and input are highly valued;
• the ability to have an active part in setting up and shaping the RPA;
• an enthusiastic and dynamic team that is open to new colleagues;
• an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.