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PhD Researcher in Legal and Ethical Perspectives on Data-Driven Technologies in Healthcare University of Amsterdam in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biomedical Engineering
Funding
The position is a 1.0 FTE salaried PhD appointment of 38 hours per week. Salary ranges from €3,204 in year 1 to €4,051 in year 4, according to the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities. The salary excludes an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus; pension and other employment benefits are included.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
University of Amsterdam
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About this position
The University of Amsterdam is offering a PhD project on legal and ethical perspectives in data-driven technologies in healthcare, led by Dr. Mahsa Shabani. The research is part of the NWO-VIDI project Fairness in Data-Driven Medical Technologies: Solidifying Regulatory Oversight Based on a Multidimensional Conception of Fairness.
Artificial intelligence and genomics are transforming diagnosis and treatment, but healthcare innovations may fail to serve diverse populations fairly and can reinforce existing inequalities. This project will develop a multidimensional conception of fairness in medical AI and genetics, moving beyond narrowly focused anti-discrimination approaches to integrate technical, clinical, ethical, and legal perspectives.
The PhD researcher will shape an individual research plan within the wider VIDI project and refine research questions and methodology with the project team. The work combines theoretical and empirical approaches, including doctrinal and literature research, conceptual analysis, focus groups, and Delphi studies, to examine the real-world implications of fairness in data-driven healthcare. The researcher will also present findings at internal discussions, workshops, and conferences, contribute to stakeholder meetings and academic events, and communicate results to academic, professional, and policy communities. Teaching may be undertaken by mutual agreement in line with the needs of the Health Law group.
The successful candidate will join the Law Centre for Health and Life at the Amsterdam Law School and become part of its interdisciplinary Digital Health & Genomics research group. The group brings together researchers from different academic backgrounds, with multiple PhD candidates working on related projects. The position offers close supervision, participation in the Amsterdam Law School’s PhD training programme, and an intellectually stimulating, collaborative research environment.
Funding details
The position is a 1.0 FTE salaried PhD appointment of 38 hours per week. Salary ranges from €3,204 in year 1 to €4,051 in year 4, according to the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities. The salary excludes an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus; pension and other employment benefits are included.
What's required
Applicants must have or be about to obtain a master’s degree in law, preferably with a focus on health law or technology law, or in bioethics/philosophy; a background in both philosophy/bioethics and law is advantageous. Applicants should demonstrate interest in, and ideally experience with, multi-method empirical and legal research; interdisciplinary interest in law, ethics, and technology; academic research and academic writing in English; team-working skills; excellent written and spoken English; and interest in disseminating research findings in public debate. Familiarity with EU regulations including the AI Act, MDR, GDPR, and EHDS, and experience with stakeholder engagement such as interviews, focus groups, or Delphi studies, are assets. The application requires a motivation letter, CV, initial research plan, single-authored English writing sample, contact information for two academic referees, and copies of relevant degrees or equivalent qualifications.
How to apply
Apply online through the vacancy’s Apply button by 30 November 2026. Combine the requested materials into two PDF documents because only two uploads are permitted; the application should include the specified motivation letter, CV, research plan, writing sample, referee details, and degree documents.
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