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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
Fully Funded PhD Position in Social Data Science at VU Amsterdam: Research the Online Manipulation Economy
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A four-year, full-time salaried doctoral position based primarily in Amsterdam, researching the market infrastructure behind disinformation, fake online engagement, bot networks and other digital influence operations.
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- degree Master’s degree
- understanding of designing and conducting quantitative empirical research
- experience with advanced statistical analysis
- experience with both Python and R
- language excellent English academic-writing skills
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- excellent academic results, particularly strong performance on the final-year dissertation or master’s thesis
- time-series analysis
- language Russian, Mandarin
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Social sciences
What's covered Coverage unconfirmed
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Host country
- Netherlands
- Host institution
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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- Read the complete official vacancy announcement. Required
- Prepare an updated CV. Required
- Write a targeted application letter in English or Dutch. Required
- Confirm that the application letter does not exceed the stated two-page limit. Required
- Review the documents for accuracy and consistency. Required
- Submit the application through the official VU Amsterdam application portal. Required
- Complete the submission before Monday, 14 September 2026 at 23:59. Required
- Deadline
- 14 September 2026
- Deadline notes
- The vacancy page does not specify a timezone.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The initial employment contract is for one year and may be extended after a satisfactory evaluation. The preferred start date is 4 January 2027. Interviews were expected between 21 and 30 September 2026, in Amsterdam or online. Application materials may be in English or Dutch. Russian or Mandarin is an advantage, not a mandatory requirement.
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