• Design the scope of the individual PhD research project, and fine-tune the research questions and methodology together with the whole project team;
• Engage autonomously in - as well as collaborate on - the collection, coding and analysis of data, through doctrinal/literature research, conceptual analysis, focus groups and Delphi study;
• Present intermediate research results in internal discussions and at workshops and conferences;
• Contribute to project activities, such as organizing stakeholder meetings, academic events and outreach; and communication of research results to relevant communities of academics, practitioners and policy makers; and
• Optionally, and in mutual agreement with the project leader and in line with the teaching needs of the Health Law group, have teaching responsibilities.

You have:

• (or are about to obtain) a master’s degree in law (with a focus on health law or technology law) or bioethics /philosophy. A background in both philosophy / bioethics and law is an advantage.
• interest (and ideally experience) in conducting multi-method empirical and legal research;
• interdisciplinary interest in issues on the intersection of law, ethics, and technology (bridging technical, ethical, and legal domains);
• experience with conducting academic research and academic writing in English;
• demonstrable team working skills;
• excellent command of English, both orally and written;
• interest in broader dissemination of your research findings in the public debate.
• familiarity with EU regulations (AI Act, MDR, GDPR & EHDS) is an asset;
• experience with stakeholder engagement (e.g. interviews, focus groups, Delphi studies) is an asset.

We offer you the opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating and teamwork-oriented environment. We aim to provide tailor-made and careful supervision with the main goal of helping you grow and flourish academically and professionally. You have the opportunity and obligation to participate in the Amsterdam Law School’s PhD training program.

We offer a position for 1.0 FTE (38 hours/week) as a PhD student. The initial appointment is for 1 year with a trial period of 2 months. After a positive evaluation, your appointment will be extended for another 3 years. The start date will be determined by mutual agreement; it is currently scheduled around 1 January 2027.

Your salary ranges from €3,204 (in year 1) to €4,051 (in year 4) based on a 38-hour working week. This amount excludes 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten (CAO NU) applies.