Tackle one of the most consequential topics of this day and age: trust
The job has two main fields of responsibilities. On the one hand you’ll be responsible for the internal organisation of the TRUST RPA: you’ll coordinate internal meetings, maintain and grow our local, national and international networks, organise workshops and conferences, contribute to the work of the Principal Investigators and the research team by providing research and administrative support.
You’re also expected to conduct your own empirical socio-legal research in the domain of trust and technology governance. Your research work will be focusing on the domain of platform regulation and the DSA, and the relationship of the platform regulation instruments with the trustworthiness of these techno-social systems. You’ll conduct socio-legal research which highlights how the trustworthiness of platform technologies can be achieved through various approaches, including but not limited to regulation.
The TRUST RPA is a collaboration of five UvA faculties (law, humanities, communications, economics and computer science), spearheaded by the Institute for Information Law (IViR). The RPA focuses on the shifting trust dynamics in the digital society; the trustworthiness of digital technological infrastructures, and the trust logics which develop in- and through digital intermediaries. The RPA has wide-ranging activities: we conduct interdisciplinary research; we organise workshops to UvA researchers; maintain networks in the Netherlands and in the EU; and write grant applications.
We are looking for someone with a familiarity of the topic; and with both organisational and research experience.
The position will be embedded in the Institute for Information Law (IViR), University of Amsterdam.
What you will do
- Develop, conduct, and publish research on the legal, technological and governance aspects of trustworthy platform technologies, and present research on (inter)national conferences;
- Contribute to the research within and around the RPA
- Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research into trusted flaggers;
- Contribute to events, research meetings, and grant applications.
You will also manage the work of the RPA:
- you’ll coordinate internal meetings,
- maintain and grow our local, national and international network,
- organise workshops and conferences,
- contribute to the work of the PIs and researchers through substantive and administrative support;
Familiarity with the work of the RPA, and/or research support experience is a plus.
What we expect from you
We are committed to develop new research talent for this reason we are looking for a junior, but promising researcher. This means that you must have
- at least an advanced Masters Degree related to law and/or technology governance, with a focus on platforms, or other digital intermediaries; or
- you must have defended your PhD in related topics within the last 12 months at the maximum.
- You have demonstrated experience with trust/trustworthiness related research.
- You have conducted empirical socio-legal research.
- You are familiar with doctrinal research as well as qualitative or quantitative social science methods.
- You have a clear research interest in the topic of the RPA (documented by previous work, publications and/or grant applications).
- You have an excellent written and spoken command of English, as demonstrated by publications in English-language journals (written and spoken command of other languages, including Dutch is a plus).
- You have the ability, willingness, and commitment to do autonomous work in a multidisciplinary team that includes legal scholars, communication scholars, digital humanities and computer scientists.
- You have experience with providing organisational support to research teams, and with organising workshops, lecture series, and similar events.
We encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, people with disabilities, and members of other groups underrepresented in academia to apply. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect, inclusiveness, equal opportunities with room for personal development.
What we offer you
We offer a full-time (38 hours) position till December 31, 2027. Preferred starting date is October 1, 2026.
The gross monthly salary based on full-time employment (38 hours per week) ranges from €3706 up to a maximum of €5760 (salary scale 10). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus. The starting salary will be based on qualifications, expertise and relevant experience. The profile Researcher 4 is applicable in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).
The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.
What else do we offer
- a position where own initiative and input are highly valued;
- the ability to have an active part in setting up and shaping the RPA;
- an enthusiastic and dynamic team that is open to new colleagues;
- an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
Your workplace
TheUniversity of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.
With over 5,000 students and more than 500 staff members, the Amsterdam Law School is one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate lawyers who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of making a real contribution to solving social problems.
TheAmsterdam Law Schoolstands for progressive and trail-blazing education and research, for stronger legal institutions, solutions to social problems and a better and juster society.
The Institute for Information Law (IViR), officially established in 1989, is one of the largest research centers in the field of information law in the world. The Institute employs over 25 researchers who are active in an entire spectrum of information society related legal areas: intellectual property law, patents, telecommunications and broadcasting regulation, media law, Internet regulation, advertising law, domain names, freedom of expression, privacy, digital consumer issues, commercial speech, et cetera.
Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.
We are looking for a junior researcher with a profile in information law/technology governance to contribute to the activities and research of the the Trust in the Digital Society Research Priority Area (https://digitaltrust.uva.nl/) and the Institute for Information Law (IViR), at the Amsterdam Law School.
Tackle one of the most consequential topics of this day and age: trust
The job has two main fields of responsibilities. On the one hand you’ll be responsible for the internal organisation of the TRUST RPA: you’ll coordinate internal meetings, maintain and grow our local, national and international networks, organise workshops and conferences, contribute to the work of the Principal Investigators and the research team by providing research and administrative support.
You’re also expected to conduct your own empirical socio-legal research in the domain of trust and technology governance. Your research work will be focusing on the domain of platform regulation and the DSA, and the relationship of the platform regulation instruments with the trustworthiness of these techno-social systems. You’ll conduct socio-legal research which highlights how the trustworthiness of platform technologies can be achieved through various approaches, including but not limited to regulation.
The TRUST RPA is a collaboration of five UvA faculties (law, humanities, communications, economics and computer science), spearheaded by the Institute for Information Law (IViR). The RPA focuses on the shifting trust dynamics in the digital society; the trustworthiness of digital technological infrastructures, and the trust logics which develop in- and through digital intermediaries. The RPA has wide-ranging activities: we conduct interdisciplinary research; we organise workshops to UvA researchers; maintain networks in the Netherlands and in the EU; and write grant applications.
We are looking for someone with a familiarity of the topic; and with both organisational and research experience.
The position will be embedded in the Institute for Information Law (IViR), University of Amsterdam.
What you will do
- Develop, conduct, and publish research on the legal, technological and governance aspects of trustworthy platform technologies, and present research on (inter)national conferences;
- Contribute to the research within and around the RPA
- Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research into trusted flaggers;
- Contribute to events, research meetings, and grant applications.
You will also manage the work of the RPA:
- you’ll coordinate internal meetings,
- maintain and grow our local, national and international network,
- organise workshops and conferences,
- contribute to the work of the PIs and researchers through substantive and administrative support;
Familiarity with the work of the RPA, and/or research support experience is a plus.
What we expect from you
We are committed to develop new research talent for this reason we are looking for a junior, but promising researcher. This means that you must have
- at least an advanced Masters Degree related to law and/or technology governance, with a focus on platforms, or other digital intermediaries; or
- you must have defended your PhD in related topics within the last 12 months at the maximum.
- You have demonstrated experience with trust/trustworthiness related research.
- You have conducted empirical socio-legal research.
- You are familiar with doctrinal research as well as qualitative or quantitative social science methods.
- You have a clear research interest in the topic of the RPA (documented by previous work, publications and/or grant applications).
- You have an excellent written and spoken command of English, as demonstrated by publications in English-language journals (written and spoken command of other languages, including Dutch is a plus).
- You have the ability, willingness, and commitment to do autonomous work in a multidisciplinary team that includes legal scholars, communication scholars, digital humanities and computer scientists.
- You have experience with providing organisational support to research teams, and with organising workshops, lecture series, and similar events.
We encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, people with disabilities, and members of other groups underrepresented in academia to apply. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect, inclusiveness, equal opportunities with room for personal development.
What we offer you
We offer a full-time (38 hours) position till December 31, 2027. Preferred starting date is October 1, 2026.
The gross monthly salary based on full-time employment (38 hours per week) ranges from €3706 up to a maximum of €5760 (salary scale 10). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus. The starting salary will be based on qualifications, expertise and relevant experience. The profile Researcher 4 is applicable in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).
The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.
What else do we offer
- a position where own initiative and input are highly valued;
- the ability to have an active part in setting up and shaping the RPA;
- an enthusiastic and dynamic team that is open to new colleagues;
- an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
Your workplace
TheUniversity of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.
With over 5,000 students and more than 500 staff members, the Amsterdam Law School is one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate lawyers who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of making a real contribution to solving social problems.
TheAmsterdam Law Schoolstands for progressive and trail-blazing education and research, for stronger legal institutions, solutions to social problems and a better and juster society.
The Institute for Information Law (IViR), officially established in 1989, is one of the largest research centers in the field of information law in the world. The Institute employs over 25 researchers who are active in an entire spectrum of information society related legal areas: intellectual property law, patents, telecommunications and broadcasting regulation, media law, Internet regulation, advertising law, domain names, freedom of expression, privacy, digital consumer issues, commercial speech, et cetera.
Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.
If you recognise yourself in this profile and are interested in the role, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. You can apply via the red button until 15 September 2026. Interviews will take place in September 2026 . In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates.
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