Applications are now open for multiple fully funded PhD and Postdoc positions at the University of Amsterdam, one of the top universities in the Netherlands and Europe. These positions cover a wide range of fields including AI, psychology, biology, sustainability, social sciences, anthropology, and more. All positions are fully funded (salary + benefits). There is no application fee. International students from all nationalities are welcome to apply. Each position has its own deadline, so candidates should check the specific link for exact closing dates. You can check out more BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: PhD and Postdoctoral Researcher positions
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Host University: University of Amsterdam (UvA)
- Scholarship Type: Fully funded employment contracts
- Application Fee: No application fee
- Open for: All nationalities
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Deadline: Vary by Position
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What This Opportunity Offers:
- A competitive monthly salary according to Dutch university scales (usually €2,500 – €4,000+ gross per month depending on the position and experience)
- Full social security benefits and health insurance contribution
- Pension scheme and paid vacation days
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Access to world-class research facilities and international academic networks
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PhD Positions at University of Amsterdam:
- PhD on Christian Transnationalism in East Africa
- PhD Project: The Power of Modulating Emotional Memory in Mental Health Treatment
- PhD Position in Code-Based Cryptography
- PhD Position: How Performing Arts Shape Young Children’s Social Development
- PhD position on Memory, sleep, and synaptic failure in Alzheimer’s disease
- Two Fully-Funded PhD Positions in Educational Data Science
- Two PhD Positions in Computational Social Choice for Digital Democracy
- PhD position in Deciphering the Cellular and Molecular Basis of Signal Integration in Plants
- 3 PhD Positions in the ERC Project ‘The Governance of Loss in the EU’ at ACELG
- PhD Position in Anthropology: JUST ART, Performing Multispecies Justice
- PhD Position in Droplet Size Control in Liquid Sprays
- PhD position in Catalysis Engineering Group – Shape the future of biomaterials from waste
- PhD Position in Cognitive AI Methods
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- PhD Position for Research Toward Transformative Approaches in International Development
- PhD Position in Human-Centered AI for Programming Environments
- 3 PhD positions in Sustainable Technologies for Carbon Neutrality
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Postdoc Positions at University of Amsterdam:
- Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Microbial Ecology
- Postdoc for Research Programme Ab-initio Biowaste Loop (ABEL)
- Postdoc Positions in Experimental Soft Matter
- Postdoctoral Researcher in Natural Language Processing
- Postdoctoral Researcher in Philosophical Logic (Provability)
- Postdoctoral Researcher: Media & Web Diets Observatory
- Postdoc Position on Embodied World Models
- Two Postdoctoral Researcher positions – Emotions and bodies in journalism and documentary-making
- Postdoctoral Position in Developmental Psychology
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Eligibility Criteria:
- For PhD positions: You must hold (or be close to completing) a Master’s degree in a relevant field
- For Postdoc positions: You must have a PhD degree in a related subject
- Strong academic record and research interest in the chosen topic
- Good English language skills (both speaking and writing)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Specific requirements vary by project – please read the official vacancy for details
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How to Apply:
- Click on the position title you are interested in.
- Read the full description and requirements carefully.
- Prepare all required documents (CV, motivation letter, research proposal if asked, transcripts, etc.).
- Submit your application before the deadline through the official UvA online portal.
- Only applications submitted via the given links will be accepted.
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