Join our team!
The postdoc position is part of the NWO-VIDI project “Fairness in Data-Driven Medical Technologies: Solidifying Regulatory Oversight Based on a Multidimensional Conception of Fairness”, complementing the PI (Mahsa Shabani) and a PhD candidate. The project runs from 2026 to 2031. The main aim of the overall project is to develop a comprehensive framework for fairness in medical AI and genomics, integrating ethical, legal, and social perspectives. By engaging patients, clinicians, and policymakers, the project aims to strengthen regulatory oversight and propose policy solutions that foster fair and responsible innovation. The postdoc will be part of the Law Center for Health and Life and embedded in the department of Public Law at the Amsterdam Law School.
This is what you will do
In your role as (post-doctoral) researcher, you will:
- Carry out and coordinate interdisciplinary research on how regulatory oversight mechanisms can be solidified with regard to fairness in data-driven medical technologies;
- Write and contribute to articles to be published in international peer-reviewed journals;
- Assist in the supervision of the project’s PhD candidate in their doctoral research;
- Develop a network of academic and non-academic partners for the purpose of developing grant proposals;
- Support and/or coordinate grant proposals in collaboration with the rest of the project team;
- Support and/or coordinate the organization of events for academia and societal partners;
- Present intermediate research results in internal discussions and external workshops and conferences.
This is what we ask of you
The position is open to researchers who have completed a PhD in one of the disciplines relevant to the project, with a particular preference for someone strong in using empirical methodologies.
In addition, you have:
- a demonstrated interest and publications in a field relevant to the project;
- experience in organizing and coordinating research projects;
- experience in supervising/mentoring other researchers;
- a demonstrated affinity with interdisciplinary research;
- a demonstrated ability to communicate complex findings to an audience with varied disciplinary background;
- a willingness and ability to work independently and to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team;
- a willingness and ability to organize events;
- a willingness and ability develop grant proposals and a network among academics and societal partners;
- fluency in spoken English, and excellent writing skills in English.
This is what we offer you
The position is for 0.9 fte. Depending on the disciplinary expertise of the candidate, options can be explored (but not guaranteed) for an additional 0,1 teaching time at one of the UvA Faculties. The position is offered for 1 years with the option (by excellent performance) to extend this by 3 years.
The gross full-time monthly salary will be in accordance with the salary scales for (post-doc) Researchers at Dutch universities, scale 11 (Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) ranging from €4.728 to €6.433 gross per month (full-time equivalent). Secondary benefits at Dutch universities are attractive and include 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus[MS2] .
This is where you will be working
You will be part of a project funded by an NWO-VIDI grant and running 5 years, as part of a team consisting of the principal investigator, one postdoctoral researcher (you), one PhD researcher, in collaboration with other researchers in our team. The project team is based at the Law Center for Health and Life, at the Law Faculty of the University of Amsterdam (UvA).
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application consisting of the documents listed below. Please apply online via the apply button. We will accept applications until 18 May 2026. We plan to conduct online interviews with those selected for the 2nd round on 2-4 June and to inform the candidates of the result as soon as possible thereafter. We hope the candidates will start their position per 1 September 2026.
Would you like to contribute to interdisciplinary research on the fairness in data-driven medical technologies? Are you keen on being part of a vibrant research community, working closely together with a research team and assisting with the supervision of PhD candidates?
The NWO-VIDI project “Fairness in Data-Driven Medical Technologies: Solidifying Regulatory Oversight Based on a Multidimensional Conception of Fairness”, led by dr. Mahsa Shabani, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated researcher with a completed PhD to play a leading role in our research project, support and co-supervise other subprojects, and help build partnerships and projects. The postdoc position is 0,9 fte for 4 years, starting date to be discussed.
Join our team!
The postdoc position is part of the NWO-VIDI project “Fairness in Data-Driven Medical Technologies: Solidifying Regulatory Oversight Based on a Multidimensional Conception of Fairness”, complementing the PI (Mahsa Shabani) and a PhD candidate. The project runs from 2026 to 2031. The main aim of the overall project is to develop a comprehensive framework for fairness in medical AI and genomics, integrating ethical, legal, and social perspectives. By engaging patients, clinicians, and policymakers, the project aims to strengthen regulatory oversight and propose policy solutions that foster fair and responsible innovation. The postdoc will be part of the Law Center for Health and Life and embedded in the department of Public Law at the Amsterdam Law School.
This is what you will do
In your role as (post-doctoral) researcher, you will:
- Carry out and coordinate interdisciplinary research on how regulatory oversight mechanisms can be solidified with regard to fairness in data-driven medical technologies;
- Write and contribute to articles to be published in international peer-reviewed journals;
- Assist in the supervision of the project’s PhD candidate in their doctoral research;
- Develop a network of academic and non-academic partners for the purpose of developing grant proposals;
- Support and/or coordinate grant proposals in collaboration with the rest of the project team;
- Support and/or coordinate the organization of events for academia and societal partners;
- Present intermediate research results in internal discussions and external workshops and conferences.
This is what we ask of you
The position is open to researchers who have completed a PhD in one of the disciplines relevant to the project, with a particular preference for someone strong in using empirical methodologies.
In addition, you have:
- a demonstrated interest and publications in a field relevant to the project;
- experience in organizing and coordinating research projects;
- experience in supervising/mentoring other researchers;
- a demonstrated affinity with interdisciplinary research;
- a demonstrated ability to communicate complex findings to an audience with varied disciplinary background;
- a willingness and ability to work independently and to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team;
- a willingness and ability to organize events;
- a willingness and ability develop grant proposals and a network among academics and societal partners;
- fluency in spoken English, and excellent writing skills in English.
This is what we offer you
The position is for 0.9 fte. Depending on the disciplinary expertise of the candidate, options can be explored (but not guaranteed) for an additional 0,1 teaching time at one of the UvA Faculties. The position is offered for 1 years with the option (by excellent performance) to extend this by 3 years.
The gross full-time monthly salary will be in accordance with the salary scales for (post-doc) Researchers at Dutch universities, scale 11 (Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) ranging from €4.728 to €6.433 gross per month (full-time equivalent). Secondary benefits at Dutch universities are attractive and include 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus[MS2] .
This is where you will be working
You will be part of a project funded by an NWO-VIDI grant and running 5 years, as part of a team consisting of the principal investigator, one postdoctoral researcher (you), one PhD researcher, in collaboration with other researchers in our team. The project team is based at the Law Center for Health and Life, at the Law Faculty of the University of Amsterdam (UvA).
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application consisting of the documents listed below. Please apply online via the apply button. We will accept applications until 18 May 2026. We plan to conduct online interviews with those selected for the 2nd round on 2-4 June and to inform the candidates of the result as soon as possible thereafter. We hope the candidates will start their position per 1 September 2026.
Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact Mahsa Shabani: m.shabani@uva.nl
Are you enthusiastic about this opportunity and fit the profile? Please send us your application in one combined PDF-file containing:
- A letter of motivation
- A curriculum vitae, including relevant publications
- A writing sample, preferably a published peer-reviewed paper
- Contact information of two academic referees
