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The Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR) is a leading research institute in Communication Science 📍 @FMG_UvA @UvA_Amsterdam

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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Alongside her PhD, she is a lecturer and researcher at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, focusing on the societal and ethical implications of human-like technologies.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🎉 We are pleased to #welcome 🎉 our new #PhD candidate, Iris Withuis! Iris conducts NWO-funded research on how people perceive and make sense of interactions with digital humans, and how perceptions of humanness shape emotional, relational and moral responses.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We would also like to thank Liza’s supervisors, @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social, Annemarie van Oosten and Sindy Sumter for their guidance, encouragement, and support throughout her PhD journey.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🎓 #PhDDefence We congratulate Liza Keessen, on the successful defence of her #PhD thesis, “Me-Time in the Digital Age: How Digital Technology Can Undermine and Support Emerging Adults’ Need for Solitude”!
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📅Deadline: 16 October 2026 🔗Read More: werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
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Vacancy — 2 PhD positions: 'Agents of doubt: Synthetic content and adolescents' knowledge formation'
Are you interested in how adolescents navigate AI-generated content? Do you want to know if synthetic content reshapes how they form knowledge? And do you want to know if increased reliance on AI-gene...
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨 #Jobalert! We are looking for two ambitious #PhD Researchers for the four-year project “Agents of doubt: A novel framework for understanding the impact of synthetic content on adolescents’ knowledge formation.” The PhD positions are part of the Youth and Media Entertainment Program Group.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🚨 #Jobalert We are looking for a Data Steward! We are looking for someone with good knowledge of and enthusiasm for research data management and the broader field of privacy and data management. See link below👇 📅Deadline: 22 September 2026 🔗Read More: werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Vacature — Promovendus voor het Project "Democratisch Moreel Vakmanschap onder Druk"
<p><span>Wil je weten hoe politieke ambtsdragers omgaan met morele dilemma’s en bestuurlijke crises? Ben je geïnteresseerd in de wisselwerking tussen democratisch moreel vakmanschap, strategische comm...
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 #Jobalert We are looking for a PhD Candidate for the project "Democratic moral craftmanship under pressure: How politicians and administrators can effectively communicate democratic and moral norms in relation to moral dilemmas and political crises". 📅Deadline: 5 October 2026 🔗Read More 👇
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
His dedication as Scientific Director of ASCoR will be greatly missed, but we are happy to continue working with him on his many exciting research projects. Thank you, Theo!
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Today marks the end of @theoaraujo.bsky.social's term as Scientific Director of ASCoR. On behalf of all ASCoR researchers and staff, we would like to thank Theo for everything he has done for ASCoR over the past four years.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We are pleased to #welcome 🎉 our new PhD candidate, Mattice Suetens! Mattice will be joining ASCoR in September as a PhD researcher on the AuthentiMark project. As part of the project, his research will focus on protecting and empowering citizens against digital fraud.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We are pleased to welcome 🎉 our new #Postdoc, @kimonkieslich.bsky.social. Kimon will join the RPA AI & Politics. His research explores the social and political implications of data-driven technologies, focusing on AI ethics, public perceptions of algorithms, and automated decision-making.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
🎓 Congratulations to Lina Buttgereit on successfully defending her #PhD thesis! 👏 📖 Thesis: Truth is only hearsay? Misinformation as an informational, discursive, and perceptual challenge. We wish Lina continued success as she begins the next stage of her academic and professional journey.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Felicia Loecherbach: Seeing Politics Clearly Social media shapes what millions see, believe, and vote on, but scientists still struggle to measure this influence. This project builds the first systematic evidence base for how research choices affect conclusions about political influence online.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Saurabh Khanna: Invisible Conflicts Ethiopia's civil war cost more lives than the Russia-Ukraine war, yet got far less coverage. This project analyses ten years of conflict and news data across 86 languages to reveal why some wars stay hidden, delivering a public tool to identify them in real time.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Priska Breves: Algorithmic Beauty Ideal AI-generated influencers look flawless but are made by algorithms. This project examines how these "perfect" appearances influence young adults' social comparison and health, and whether labelling them as AI-generated can reduce negative effects.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🎉We #congratulate ASCoR researchers Priska Breves, Saurabh Khanna, and Felicia Loecherbach on being awarded prestigious Veni grants by the NWO (Dutch Research Council). Read more: tinyurl.com/mwaf372t
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Veni grants for 28 UvA and Amsterdam UMC researchers
NWO has awarded Veni grants to 28 talented researchers at the UvA and Amsterdam UMC (location AMC).
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We are pleased to welcome 🎉 our new #postdoctoral researcher, Lennert Groot! Lennert will work on the Macroscope project, analysing large heterogeneous datasets to explore their use in answering research questions for the Media and Web Diets Observatory.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
As research engineer, he contributes to the Data Donation Infrastructure (datadonation.eu) project by further developing the platform and supporting researchers in conducting innovative studies using donated digital trace data.
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Welcome to Europe’s Data Donation Infrastructure
Leveraging the right of data access for research
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We are pleased to welcome 🎉 our new postdoctoral researcher, Erik van Haeringen. He joined ASCoR as a research engineer and postdoctoral researcher. As a postdoctoral researcher, he works on the cAlibrate (calibratedtrust.eu) project, which investigates trust in conversational generative AI.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude for his immense contributions to the field of Communication Science and his profound impact on society🎉 Read more about the award here: www.uva.nl/en/content/n...
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Professor Claes de Vreese wins Stevin Prize 2026
The Stevin Prize is the highest awards in the Netherlands for researchers who have achieved exceptional results in knowledge utilisation for the benefit of society. It is awarded by the Dutch Research...
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We are immensely proud to share that ASCoR researcher and former Director @claesdevreese.bsky.social has been awarded the 2026 Stevin Prize, the highest distinction in the Netherlands for researchers who have achieved exceptional societal impact through the application of scientific knowledge.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We are pleased to #welcome 🎉 our new PhD candidate, Leona Rutten! Her research focuses on gathering parents’ questions, concerns, and misconceptions about the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization for infants through social listening. She will be part of Health Communication group.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The award is for the best article advancing Communication Theory in the past two years, in honor of Denis McQuail - a global scholar at University of Amsterdam, who laid the foundation for this field. Prof. Bartsch has been invited to deliver a lecture at ASCoR on a to-be-announced date.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🎉 We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2026 #McQuail Award: #Congratulations to prof. Anne Bartsch (Leipzig University), receiving the award for her paper Epistemic authority in the digital public sphere - an integrative conceptual framework and research agenda (doi.org/10.1093/ct/q...)
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🏆 Cynthia Dekker received the ASCoR Baschwitz Young Scholar Award for the article: Dekker et al. (2025). For you vs. for everyone: The effectiveness of algorithmic personalization in driving social media engagement. Telematics and Informatics, 101, 102300. doi.org/10.1016/j.te...
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🏆 Susanne Baumgartner received the ASCoR Baschwitz Faculty Award for the article: Baumgartner, S. E. (2025). On the stabilization of media effects after repeated exposure: consequences for media effects research. Communication Theory. doi.org/10.1093/ct/q...
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The Baschwitz Awards recognize the ASCoR staff member and PhD candidate, respectively, who have published the best first-authored articles in peer-reviewed journals in the preceding year.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🎉#Congratulations to Cynthia Dekker and Susanne Baumgartner, winners of the ASCoR Baschwitz Awards 2025! Each year, the Baschwitz Article of the Year and the Young Scholar Award are presented during the Departmental Meeting of Communication Science.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🎓 #PhdDefence Congratulations to Cynthia Dekker on the successful defence of her #PhD! We wish Cynthia every success as she embarks on the next chapter of her academic journey. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to her supervisors, Susanne Baumgartner and Sindy Sumter!
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
We warmly congratulate ASCoR researcher @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social on being named an ICA Fellow by @icahdq.bsky.social. This is one of the highest honors in communication research. The distinction recognizes her outstanding scholarly contributions, leadership, and service to the field.🎉
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
🚨 #Jobalert We are looking for a #PhD candidate for the project "AuthentiMark: Protecting Citizens Against Digital Fraud". Please note that for this position, only candidates who are fluent Dutch speakers are eligible. 📅Deadline: 25 June 2026 🔗Read More: werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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De transitie naar digitale autonomie: start 8 projecten met steun van SIDN fonds en Digital Holland | SIDN fonds
De transitie naar digitale autonomie: 8 projecten starten met steun van SIDN fonds en Digital Holland
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The project "Digital Autonomy that Fits" is led by @aimediademlab.bsky.social with Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Waag Future Lab, De Correspondent, and Follow the Money. For the University of Amsterdam, the researchers include Natali Helberger, Laurens Naudts & Agustin Ferrari Braun.
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AI, Media & Democracy Lab (@aimediademlab.bsky.social)
Ethical Legal Societal laboratory focused on the implications of AI for Media and Democracy 🤝 CWI, HvA & UvA #ELSAlab
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
#Congratulations 🎉 ASCoR researcher @hannescools.bsky.social received a 2-year grant from @sidnfonds.bsky.social to study how news organisations can break free from Big Tech using open-source AI.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
🚨 #Jobalert Are you looking for a #postdoc position in political communication research? We are looking for a postdoc for the Horizon Europe-funded project. 📅Deadline: 8 June 2026 🔗Read More: tinyurl.com/5xecsskf
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The EEGA team, consisting of Hilde Voorveld, Eva van Reijmersdal, Lauranna Teunissen, Priska Breves, and Merel Walraven, also contributed to this episode. Researcher Lauranna Teunissen will share key insights from the study on what young people actually see on social media in relation to gambling.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
🎰 Increasing amounts of gambling content in our social media feeds? 📺 Tonight at 9:15 PM on NPO 2: ‘Gokkers op je tijdlijn’ This episode explores how online gambling content is increasingly appearing in our timelines and the impact it may have on young people.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
3. AuthentiMark: Strengthening Public Trust and Citizen Agency, supervised by Ulrike Klinger, Christian Burgers, Olga Eisele, and Marina Tulin. More information: werkenbij.uva.nl/vacatures/pr...
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Vacature — Promovendus "AuthentiMark: Versterken van Publiek Vertrouwen en Handelingsruimte van Burgers"
<p><span>Ben je benieuwd hoe we burgers kunnen helpen om nepwebsites te herkennen? Wil je bijdragen aan het versterken van digitaal vertrouwen </span><span>in de publieke sector</span><span> door middel van </span><span>digitale watermerken voor bron-authenticatie? </span></p><p><span>Wil je dat jouw werk écht impact heeft?  <br></span><span>Solliciteer dan als promovendus op dit vierjarige promotieproject</span><span> “AuthentiMark: Versterken van publiek vertrouwen en handelingsruimte van burgers”. Je komt te werken bij de </span><span><a href="https://ascor.uva.nl/"><span>Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR),</span></a> </span><span>en binnen het AuthentiMark consortium.</span></p>
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
2. AuthentiMark: Protecting and Empowering Citizens Against Digital Fraud, supervised by Guda van Noort, Bart Jacobs, Sandra Jacobs, and Tom Dobber. More information: werkenbij.uva.nl/vacatures/pr...
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Vacature — Promovendus op het Project "AuthentiMark: Burgers Beschermen en Weerbaar Maken Tegen Digitale Fraude
<p><span>Vraag jij je weleens af hoe we mensen beter kunnen wapenen tegen digitale financiële oplichting? Lijkt het je uitdagend om mensen weerbaarder tegen financiële scams te maken? Wil je dat jouw werk écht impact heeft?</span></p><p><span>Solliciteer dan als promovendus op dit vierjarige promotieproject</span><span> “AuthentiMark: Beschermen en weerbaar maken van burgers tegen digitale fraude”. Je komt te werken bij de </span><a href="https://ascor.uva.nl/"><span>Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR)</span></a> <span>en binnen het AuthentiMark consortium. </span><span> </span></p>
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
1. Adoption of AuthentiMark Within Organizations: Opportunities and Barriers Across Sectors, supervised by Christian Burgers, Sandra Jacobs, Hanna Schraffenberger, and Alain Starke. More information: werkenbij.uva.nl/vacatures/pr...
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Vacature — Promovendus "Adoptie van AuthentiMark Binnen Organisaties: Kansen en Belemmeringen in Sectoren"
<p><span>Vraag je je weleens af waarom sommige organisaties nieuwe technologieën succesvol implementeren terwijl andere organisaties daar veel moeite mee hebben? Ben jij geïnteresseerd in het versterken van digitaal vertrouwen door adoptie van digitale watermerken voor bron-authenticatie in de publieke sector, gezondheids- & welzijnssector en de financiële sector? Wil je dat jouw werk écht impact heeft?</span></p><p><span>Solliciteer dan als promovendus op dit vierjarige promotieproject</span><span> “Adoptie van AuthentiMark binnen organisaties: Kansen en belemmeringen in verschillende sectoren”. Je komt te werken bij de </span><a href="https://ascor.uva.nl/"><span>Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR)</span></a>, <span>en binnen het AuthentiMark-consortium. </span><span> </span></p>
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🚨 #Jobalert Within the AuthentiMark consortium, we currently have three PhD vacancies. The project is funded by an NWA/KIC grant from NWO (the Dutch Research Council). Application deadline for all three positions: 15 May.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
We are pleased to #welcome 🎉 our new postdoctoral researcher, @philippdarius.bsky.social! He is working at the Artificial Intelligence, Media & Democracy (AIMD) Lab at ASCoR and studies how AI, digital platforms, and political communication shape democratic governance.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Please note that candidates are required to possess an excellent command of both spoken and written Dutch, as the project involves analyzing Dutch-language media content, designing Dutch-language studies and conducting interviews in Dutch. 📅Deadline: 13 April 2026 🔗Read More: tinyurl.com/uk246uuh
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Vacature — Promovendus op het Project "Democratisch Moreel Vakmanschap en de Media"
<p><span>Wil je weten wat burgers en media vinden van het democratisch moreel vakmanschap van politici en ambtsdragers? Ben je geïnteresseerd in het Nederlandse mediadebat over algoritmisering bij de overheid en de wisselwerking tussen media, politici en burgers? Wil je dat jouw werk écht impact heeft? </span></p><p><span>Solliciteer dan als promovendus op dit vierjarige promotieproject</span><span> “Democratisch moreel vakmanschap en de media”. Je komt te werken bij de </span><a href="https://ascor.uva.nl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR)</span></a><span> en binnen de programmagroep </span><a href="http://www.corpcomm.nl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Communication, Organisations and Society (COS)</span></a><span>. </span><span> </span></p>
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🚨 #Jobalert We are looking for a #PhD Candidate for the project "Democratic moral craftmanship and media". In this project, you examine the role of Dutch media in shaping, maintaining, and debating the democratic moral craftsmanship of politicians and administrators.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
📅Deadline: 10 April 2026 🔗Read More: werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
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Vacancy — Postdoctoral Researcher: Media & Web Diets Observatory
<p><span>Are you curious about how individuals use media and the internet more broadly in their daily lives and what content they read, watch, and interact with? Are you motivated to establish the foundations of a large-scale, longitudinal dataset to be used by a growing interdisciplinary network of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) researchers? Do you want to help answer crucial research questions about digital society? Are you interested in conducting both methodological and substantive work about (digital) media exposure? Then this postdoc position is right for you.</span></p>
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🚨#Jobalert In this project, you will create a longitudinal dataset containing the media and web consumption patterns of individuals, linking content data with its consumers, and bridging between meso-level public debate and micro-level individual behavior and attitudes.
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We are seeking two ambitious postdoctoral researchers to join the interdisciplinary Research Priority Area AI & Politics. 📅Deadline: 23 March 2026 🔗Read More: werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
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ASCoR @ascor.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🚨 #Jobalert Are you interested in researching the interplay between AI and politics and its societal consequences? Would you like to join a new Research Priority Area and work in an interdisciplinary team?
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