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Researcher in Digital Investigations

  • Faculty of Humanities
  • 15190
  • PhD
  • €3,546 - €5,538
  • 38 hours
  • Closes on
    16-06-2026
Apply

Researcher in Digital Investigations

  • Faculty of Humanities
  • 15190
  • PhD
  • €3,546 - €5,538
  • 38 hours
  • Closes on
    16-06-2026
Apply

Working at the UvA

Come join us!

The researcher would be asked to study online media manipulation through software designed to detect it. These include digital investigations and open source intelligence as well as textual analysis, network analysis, and other content-agnostic, behavioural approaches such as coordinated inauthentic behaviour. The work includes stakeholder usage analysis in workshop and co-creation settings.

Working at the UvA

Come join us!

The researcher would be asked to study online media manipulation through software designed to detect it. These include digital investigations and open source intelligence as well as textual analysis, network analysis, and other content-agnostic, behavioural approaches such as coordinated inauthentic behaviour. The work includes stakeholder usage analysis in workshop and co-creation settings.

All about this vacancy

This is what you will be doing

  • Actively participating in an international consortium;
  • Facilitating workshop and data sprint projects;
  • Designing and conducting research under the guidance of the project leader, resulting in peer-reviewed academic publications as well as training materials; and
  • Writing project deliverables. 

This is what we ask of you

  • PhD in a field relevant to digital investigations;
  • Considerable experience with online data analysis; 
  • Experience in data journalism and digital investigations;
  • Experience with leading data sprints and workshops as well as writing academic articles and reports; and
  • Good academic English.

This is what we offer you

  • The employment is full-time (1,0fte/38 hours) for 30 months. The starting date is 01 September 2026;
  • The salary will be between EUR 3.546 and EUR 5.538 gross, excl. 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end of the year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities  is applicable;
  • A world-leading research environment;
  • An inspiring international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam; and
  • The opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers in the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis.

Disclaimer: Actual contracting can only take place after the official grant agreement has been signed by the Research Executive Agency (REA), expected by the end of August 2026 at the latest.

All about this vacancy

This is what you will be doing

  • Actively participating in an international consortium;
  • Facilitating workshop and data sprint projects;
  • Designing and conducting research under the guidance of the project leader, resulting in peer-reviewed academic publications as well as training materials; and
  • Writing project deliverables. 

This is what we ask of you

  • PhD in a field relevant to digital investigations;
  • Considerable experience with online data analysis; 
  • Experience in data journalism and digital investigations;
  • Experience with leading data sprints and workshops as well as writing academic articles and reports; and
  • Good academic English.

This is what we offer you

  • The employment is full-time (1,0fte/38 hours) for 30 months. The starting date is 01 September 2026;
  • The salary will be between EUR 3.546 and EUR 5.538 gross, excl. 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end of the year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities  is applicable;
  • A world-leading research environment;
  • An inspiring international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam; and
  • The opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers in the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis.

Disclaimer: Actual contracting can only take place after the official grant agreement has been signed by the Research Executive Agency (REA), expected by the end of August 2026 at the latest.

Your place at the UvA

This is where you'll be working

You will be employed in the Department of Media Studies. The New Media team, together with 5 other teams, forms the Media Studies Department. It is one of the largest departments of the faculty, where PhD students, researchers, and academic and practice-based teachers work closely together. Due to the international character of the department, the working language alternates between Dutch and English. The project is conducted with the Digital Methods Initiative, which is part of the Humanities Labs, University of Amsterdam, where you will participate in annual Digital Methods Winter and Summer Schools as well as the Spring Data Sprint. The Humanities Labs is part of the Faculty of Humanities, which encompasses a wide spectrum of progressive education and research. From the historical heart of Amsterdam, it maintains intensive contacts with many partners in culture, society, and business. In this way, it is part of a humanities hub of international stature.

More about the UvA

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

This is where you'll be working

You will be employed in the Department of Media Studies. The New Media team, together with 5 other teams, forms the Media Studies Department. It is one of the largest departments of the faculty, where PhD students, researchers, and academic and practice-based teachers work closely together. Due to the international character of the department, the working language alternates between Dutch and English. The project is conducted with the Digital Methods Initiative, which is part of the Humanities Labs, University of Amsterdam, where you will participate in annual Digital Methods Winter and Summer Schools as well as the Spring Data Sprint. The Humanities Labs is part of the Faculty of Humanities, which encompasses a wide spectrum of progressive education and research. From the historical heart of Amsterdam, it maintains intensive contacts with many partners in culture, society, and business. In this way, it is part of a humanities hub of international stature.

More about the UvA

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.

Important to know

Your application & contact

Questions?
For questions about the position, you can contact us during office hours at:

Richard Rogers, [email protected]

Professor of New Media & Digital Culture, Media Studies

Application
If you see yourself in the position and are interested in applying, please send your cover letter, CV and a writing sample (preferably academic) up to 8,500 words as a single PDF file.

The vacancy closes on 16-6-2026. Interviews will take place on 23 June 2026.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
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Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Important to know

Your application & contact

Questions?
For questions about the position, you can contact us during office hours at:

Richard Rogers, [email protected]

Professor of New Media & Digital Culture, Media Studies

Application
If you see yourself in the position and are interested in applying, please send your cover letter, CV and a writing sample (preferably academic) up to 8,500 words as a single PDF file.

The vacancy closes on 16-6-2026. Interviews will take place on 23 June 2026.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

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