Fully Funded PhD Positions in Educational Data Science at the University of Amsterdam University of Amsterdam in Netherlands

Call for applications for two fully funded PhD positions in Educational Data Science at the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The project focuses on using university data to study student learning and performance, assessment, AI tools in teaching, and questions of fairness, bias, and inclusion in education. The work is interdisciplinary and connects education research with psychology, sociology, economics, statistics, and computer science.

Successful candidates will work on analyzing real university data, contribute to research on future-proof higher education, publish findings, and help inform education policy. The post highlights a strong quantitative and programming component, especially in R and Python.

Eligibility includes a master’s degree in social sciences, data science, or a related field, plus strong quantitative/programming skills and an interest in education and research impact. The announcement encourages applicants who do not meet every criterion to still apply.

This is a 4-year fully funded PhD opportunity with a listed salary of €3,059–€3,881 per month. Deadline: 7 May 2026.