In their new FWO research project ‘Tracing the Realities of Algorithmic Warfare: From Innovation to Deployment and its Impact on Civilian Harm’, PLATFORM WARS’ Marijn Hoijtink and RAW’s Lauren Gould offer a 4-year, fully funded PhD position in International Relations and Conflict Studies. The project is embedded in the Realities of Algorithmic Warfare program and the PhD will be supervised by Marijn Hoijtink (principal supervisor) and Lauren Gould (co-supervisor).
The ideal candidate...
...holds a master's degree in International Relations, Conflict Studies, Anthropology, or a related field, or will have obtained it by the time you start work. We are also inviting candidates with a master’s degree in AI politics and governance to apply.
...can demonstrate excellent study results.
...has relevant experience conducting interviews, doing participant observation or open-source investigation in military or conflict contexts. Having knowledge of the design or use of algorithmic-based technologies in warfare and civilian harm is an advantage.
...is highly motivated to collaborate with policy stakeholders and civil society partners and communicate your research results to a broader public.
...has a clear interest in collaborative and inter and transdisciplinary research activities.
...is excited to represent the Realities of Algorithmic Warfare program and realize its research and societal objectives through public engagement activities, including media appearances, maintaining the website, writing op-eds, and creating infographics and podcasts.
...can speak and write fluently in English. Fluency in Dutch, Ukrainian and/or Arabic is an advantage.
What we offer:
We offer a doctoral scholarship for two years. Following a positive evaluation,the scholarship can be renewed once for another two years.
The planned start date is 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
You will be based at the University of Antwerp, in the dynamic city of Antwerp.
Apply through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 10 April 2025.
For more details and instructions on how to apply, click here.
